Senior Network Architect

Socket.dev; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K savings plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Akamai is seeking a Senior Network Architect to design, deploy, and maintain scalable network infrastructure supporting the global platform. You will lead standards, automation, and large-scale connectivity initiatives across carriers and data centers.

The role emphasizes expert knowledge in routing protocols, Juniper hardware, and cross-functional teamwork to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient traffic management across global networks.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in complex networks and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Expertise in building and deploying infrastructure, automation tooling and distributed systems handling large-scale network traffic
• Expert knowledge of core routing protocols: BGP, MPLS, ISIS, Segment Routing for global traffic engineering
• Juniper hardware and software expertise
• Knowledge of Internet topology, IP routing, and CDN platforms
• Ability to work as a self-starter with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Architecting, documenting, building and supporting solutions for efficient processes
• Collaborating with vendors and internal teams to deploy global points of presence
• Designing large-scale connectivity including carrier transport, dark fiber, and DWDM
• Developing router configuration standards for complex global networks
• Updating standards and documentation with deployments

Skills

BGP

MPLS

ISIS

Segment Routing

Juniper expertise

Global routing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Juniper devices

Job description

Do you have a passion for network architecture technologies?

Are you looking for the freedom to innovate and help shape the next generation of the network?

Join our Network Architecture team!

The Network Architecture team is a highly skilled group that works on various technologies to architect, design, build, scale and maintain network infrastructure in support of Akamai's global platform.

Partner with the best

You'll collaborate with the team on designs, standards, new projects and installations. You'll work on the deployment, configuration, and automation of high-end routers and switches. You'll be instrumental in developing organizational standards to ensure the growth and stability of our global platform.

As a Senior Network Architect, you will be responsible for:

• Architecting, documenting, building and supporting solutions that foster efficient and streamlined processes
• Working with vendors and internal organizations to build out large points of presence across the globe
• Designing large scale connectivity solutions including carrier transport solutions, dark fiber, and DWDM
• Collaborating with the cross-functional teams on standards and processes for deployments and updating documentation accordingly
• Developing router configuration standards for complex global networks

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 12 years relevant experience in complex networks and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or its equivalent experience
• Illustrate expert level experience building and deploying infrastructure, automation tooling and distributed systems that handle large scale network traffic
• Demonstrate expert technical knowledge of core routing protocols, including BGP, MPLS, ISIS, and Segment Routing for global traffic engineering
• Possess Juniper hardware and software expertise
• Demonstrate technical and commercial knowledge of Internet network topology and architecture, IP routing, and CDN platforms
• Be a highly organized self-starter who is comfortable working both with cross-functional teams

About us

At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, trillions of times a day. Whether you're streaming live events, scrolling social media, watching your favorite series, or managing your savings, we're the engine behind the scenes. We provide the world's most distributed platform from Cloud to Edge to help the giants of the digital world work faster and stay more secure, making the internet a better experience for everyone. Our focus is simple: Cloud and Edge: Running apps closer to users for instant performance. Security: Neutralizing threats before they ever reach your data. Content Delivery: Scaling the world's biggest moments without a glitch. AI: Enabling our customers to build, secure, and scale AI apps on the world's most distributed cloud platform. At Akamai, we don't just support the internet; we power and protect it, because behind every great digital experience is a massive hidden challenge. And we're the ones who solve it. When millions of people hit play or pay, Akamai ensures it just works.

Benefits at Akamai:

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Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $139,300 - $250,700/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.