Network Engineering Senior

Are you excited about working with cutting-edge network technologies?

Join our Network Engineering team

The Network Engineering team is a highly skilled group of individuals that work on various technologies in building, configuring and maintaining network infrastructure in support of Akamai's global platform providing the technical underpinning of Akamai's products and services.

As a Senior Network Engineer you will lead efforts in designing, implementing, and automating our global network infrastructure. You will address complex issues in routing, data center fabrics, and automation to ensure scalability, reliability, and security. This role involves driving the evolution of network infrastructure, from initial architecture through to implementation.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Designing, building, and maintaining our global network infrastructure

Developing and maintaining Akamai's core network configuration templates using Jinja2

Implementing new hardware platforms and network features within the automation framework

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define data models and functional requirements

Serving as a subject matter expert for complex network issues, performing deep-dive troubleshooting and analysis

Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field

Demonstrate extensive experience in IP network design and implementation of scalable BGP routing architecture

Understand Data Center architecture, including CLOS Fabric and overlay technologies such as VxLAN and EVPN

Have experience in managing and troubleshooting multi-vendor environments like Juniper, Cisco, Arista & routing platforms like BIRD, FRR and Cumulus

Understand of end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns

Develop and manage network configuration templates utilizing automation tools like Python, Ansible, and Jinja2 effectively and efficiently

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a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.