Global Network Architect - Automate & Scale

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 132,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to design, implement, and automate a global network infrastructure that scales with the company’s platform.

You will lead architecture, routing, and automation efforts across multiple data centers to ensure reliability and security. The role requires deep expertise in IP networking, BGP, and multi-vendor environments, plus hands-on experience with Python, Ansible, and Jinja2 for automation.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in network engineering and architecture.
• Extensive IP network design and scalable BGP routing implementation.
• Experience with data center fabrics (CLOS) and overlay tech (VXLAN/EVPN).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Akamai's global network infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain core network configuration templates using Jinja2.
• Implement new hardware platforms within the automation framework.
• Serve as SME for complex network issues with deep-dive troubleshooting.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation and procedures.

Skills

IP network design

BGP routing

Data Center

Juniper

Cisco

Arista

Python

Ansible

Jinja2

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to design, implement, and automate a global network infrastructure that scales with the company’s platform.

You will lead architecture, routing, and automation efforts across multiple data centers to ensure reliability and security. The role requires deep expertise in IP networking, BGP, and multi-vendor environments, plus hands-on experience with Python, Ansible, and Jinja2 for automation.