Senior Network Engineer: Global Infra & Automation

Akamai; Poland; Hybrid; PLN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

FlexBase program

Job summary

A Senior Network Engineer at Akamai will design, implement, and automate a global network infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability, and security. You will drive the evolution of network infrastructure from architecture to implementation, solving complex routing and data center challenges.

You will leverage Jinja2 for core templates, work with multi-vendor environments, and partner with teams to define data models, requirements, and documentation to support Akamai's edge and cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in computer science or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in IP network design and scalable BGP routing.
• Understanding of Data Center architecture including CLOS Fabric and VXLAN/EVPN.
• Experience managing multi-vendor environments (Juniper, Cisco) and routing platforms like BIRD, FRR, Cumulus.
• Ability to develop and manage network configuration templates using Python, Ansible, and Jinja2.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and maintaining Akamai's 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.
• Creating and maintaining clear documentation & procedures.

Skills

IP network design

BGP routing

Data Center fabrics

VXLAN/EVPN

Multi-vendor environments

Python

Ansible

Jinja2

Troubleshooting

Network automation

Education

Bachelor's in computer science

Tools

Jinja2

Python

Ansible

BIRD

FRR

Cumulus

Job description

A Senior Network Engineer at Akamai will design, implement, and automate a global network infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability, and security. You will drive the evolution of network infrastructure from architecture to implementation, solving complex routing and data center challenges.

You will leverage Jinja2 for core templates, work with multi-vendor environments, and partner with teams to define data models, requirements, and documentation to support Akamai's edge and cloud