Principal Network Engineer

Akamai; United States; Sur place; USD 132 000 - 238 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Akamai seeks a Principal Network Engineer to join its Global Network Engineering team. You will lead design, implementation, and automation of our global network infrastructure, addressing complex routing and data center challenges.

The role requires deep experience with BGP, data center fabrics such as CLOS, VxLAN/EVPN, and multi-vendor environments (Juniper, Cisco, Arista). You will develop templates with Python, Ansible, and Jinja2 and document procedures to ensure reliability and security.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant networking experience and a Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field.
• Extensive experience in IP network design and scalable BGP routing architectures.
• Strong knowledge of Data Center architectures, including CLOS fabrics, VXLAN and EVPN.
• Multi-vendor routing experience (Juniper, Cisco, Arista).
• Experience with Bird/FRR/Cumulus routing.

Responsabilités

• 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
• Serving as a subject matter expert for complex network issues, performing deep-dive troubleshooting and analysis
• Creating and maintaining clear documentation & procedures

Connaissances

IP network design

BGP routing

Data Center fabrics

CLOS fabric

VxLAN/EVPN

Multi-vendor routing

Python/Ansible/Jinja2

End-to-end data flows

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Outils

Python

Ansible

Jinja2

Description du poste

Are you excited about working with cutting-edge network technologies?

Do you enjoy acting quickly to solve problems?

Join our Global Network Engineering team

The Network Engineering team is a highly skilled group of individuals that work on various technologies in building, configuring and maintaining network infrastructure in support of Akamai's global platform providing the technical underpinning of Akamai's products and services.

Partner with the best

As a Principal Network Engineer you will lead efforts in designing, implementing, and automating our global network infrastructure. You will address complex issues in routing, data center fabrics, and automation to ensure scalability, reliability, and security. This role involves driving the evolution of network infrastructure, from initial architecture through to implementation.

As a Principal Network Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• 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
• Serving as a subject matter expert for complex network issues, performing deep-dive troubleshooting and analysis
• Creating and maintaining clear documentation & procedures

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• Demonstrate extensive experience in IP network design and implementation of scalable BGP routing architecture
• Understand Data Center architecture, including CLOS Fabric and overlay technologies such as VxLAN and EVPN
• Have experience in managing and troubleshooting multi-vendor environments like Juniper, Cisco, Arista & routing platforms like BIRD, FRR and Cumulus
• Understand of end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns
• Develop and manage network configuration templates utilizing automation tools like Python, Ansible, and Jinja2 effectively and efficiently

Build your career at Akamai

Our ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you. The kind that can turn impossible into possible. We’re doing everything we can to make Akamai a great place to work. A place where you can learn, grow and have a meaningful impact.

With our company moving so fast, it’s important that you’re able to build new skills, explore new roles, and try out different opportunities. There are so many different ways to build your career at Akamai, and we want to support you as much as possible. We have all kinds of development opportunities available, from programs such as GROW and Mentoring, to internal events like the APEX Expo and tools such as Linkedin Learning, all to help you expand your knowledge and experience here.

Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $132,100 - $237,900/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.