Global Network Architect & Automation Lead

Akamai; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 132,100 - 237,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K savings plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Akamai Technologies GmbH is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to lead the design and implementation of our global network infrastructure. The role involves addressing complex routing and automation issues to ensure scalability and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of experience in IP network design, strong knowledge of multi-vendor environments, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $132,100 to $237,900 per year, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in scalable BGP routing architecture.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in multi-vendor environments.

Responsibilities

• Designing and maintaining global network infrastructure.
• Developing and managing core network configuration templates.
• Implementing new hardware platforms and features.

Skills

IP network design

BGP routing architecture

Automation tools (Python, Ansible, Jinja2)

Data Center architecture (CLOS Fabric)

Multi-vendor environments (Juniper, Cisco, Arista)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

BIRD

FRR

Cumulus

Job description

Akamai Technologies GmbH is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to lead the design and implementation of our global network infrastructure. The role involves addressing complex routing and automation issues to ensure scalability and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of experience in IP network design, strong knowledge of multi-vendor environments, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $132,100 to $237,900 per year, along with comprehensive benefits.