Global Network Delivery Architect — Data Center & Infra Leadership

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

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Delivery Architect within the Network Platform Planning group to translate high-level platform strategies into executable infrastructure deployment plans with global scope.

You will lead capacity planning for global physical infrastructure, oversee colocation planning, and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet fast-moving business goals, ensuring resiliency and scalable growth for Akamai's platform.

Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Expertise in internet architecture, optical transport systems, high-density fabric switching, metro routing, and colocation infrastructure standards.
• Ability to analyze data, influence stakeholders, and lead cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing strategic capacity planning and lifecycle processes for global physical infrastructure layers.
• Leading global colocation planning, evaluating site readiness for new space or expansion, and managing exit workflows.
• Overseeing core platform project planning across products and locations, prioritizing execution and timelines.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve problems and improve efficiency.

Skills

Internet architecture

Optical transport

Colocation infra

Project leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Delivery Architect within the Network Platform Planning group to translate high-level platform strategies into executable infrastructure deployment plans with global scope.

You will lead capacity planning for global physical infrastructure, oversee colocation planning, and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet fast-moving business goals, ensuring resiliency and scalable growth for Akamai's platform.