Global Network Architect & Automation Lead

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead design, implementation, and automation of our global network infrastructure.

You will drive architecture from design through implementation, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet scalability, reliability, and security goals. The role emphasizes building core network templates with Jinja2, integrating new hardware, and advancing automation using Python and Ansible.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• Experience in IP network design and scalable BGP routing architecture

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

IP network design

BGP routing

Data Center architecture

Overlay technologies

VxLAN

EVPN

Multi-vendor environments

Python

Ansible

Jinja2

Network automation

Routing platforms (BIRD, FRR, Cumulus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Juniper

Cisco

Arista

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead design, implementation, and automation of our global network infrastructure.

You will drive architecture from design through implementation, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet scalability, reliability, and security goals. The role emphasizes building core network templates with Jinja2, integrating new hardware, and advancing automation using Python and Ansible.