Senior Global Data Center Network Engineer

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer to oversee global data center operations, monitoring networks, servers, and hardware. You will coordinate deployments and work with on-site teams to maintain high availability and performance across our distributed platform.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware, Linux server administration, and strong troubleshooting while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, security-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in network infrastructure.
• Hands-on hardware experience in a NOC environment.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and networking equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in large-scale data centers.
• Understanding of Linux system administration, server administration, and internals.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploying and repairing servers, storage systems, routers, switches, and other hardware.
• Installing hardware, cabling, firmware, and software on-site and remotely.
• Managing hardware decommission projects, including disposal and data destruction.
• Shipping and receiving networking equipment to maintain network availability and reliability.
• Performing data center migrations and hardware platform upgrades.
• Coordinating data center deployments from hardware requests to rack design.

Skills

NOC operations

Networking hardware

Linux administration

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer to oversee global data center operations, monitoring networks, servers, and hardware. You will coordinate deployments and work with on-site teams to maintain high availability and performance across our distributed platform.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware, Linux server administration, and strong troubleshooting while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, security-conscious environment.