Global Network Delivery Architect – Data Center & Infra

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

Benefits offered by this job

FlexBase program

Healthcare benefits

401K savings plan

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Delivery Architect to translate high‑level platform strategies into executable deployment plans for Akamai’s global physical infrastructure, including fabrics, backbones, optical systems, and colocation footprints.

You will lead capacity planning and lifecycle processes, oversee global colocation readiness, manage cross-functional projects, and communicate risks to stakeholders to enable rapid, resilient growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in network delivery or architecture.
• Expertise in internet architecture, optical transport systems, and colocation infrastructure standards like liquid-to-chip cooling.
• Ability to analyze data and provide actionable solutions to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level platform strategies into executable infrastructure deployment plans.
• Lead capacity planning and lifecycle processes for global physical infrastructure.
• Oversee global colocation planning, site readiness, and exit workflows.
• Coordinate cross-functional project planning and timeline management.

Skills

Internet architecture

Optical transport systems

High-density fabric switching

Metro routing

Colocation infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Delivery Architect to translate high‑level platform strategies into executable deployment plans for Akamai’s global physical infrastructure, including fabrics, backbones, optical systems, and colocation footprints.

You will lead capacity planning and lifecycle processes, oversee global colocation readiness, manage cross-functional projects, and communicate risks to stakeholders to enable rapid, resilient growth.