Senior Network Architect - Global & Automated

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K savings plan

FlexBase program

Parental leave

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and automation of Akamai's global network infrastructure.

You will tackle complex routing, data center fabrics, and DDoS defense while driving automation and scalability across the platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data models, troubleshoot advanced network issues, and create documentation.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience
• Extensive IP network design and scalable BGP routing architecture
• Data Center architecture including CLOS Fabric and overlay technologies such as VxLAN and EVPN
• Experience in multi-vendor environments (Juniper, Cisco) and routing platforms (BIRD/FRR/Cumulus)
• Experience with DDoS detection and mitigation platforms
• Ability to understand end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns
• Experience developing and managing network configuration templates with automation tools like Python, Ansible, and Jinja2

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and maintaining Akamai's global network infrastructure
• Designing and implementing automated detection and mitigation strategies for inbound and outbound DDoS attacks
• Developing and maintaining Akamai's core network configuration templates using Jinja2
• Implementing new hardware platforms and network features within the automation framework
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define data models and functional requirements
• Serving as a subject matter expert for complex network issues and deep-dive troubleshooting
• Creating and maintaining clear documentation and procedures

Skills

IP network design

BGP routing

DDoS mitigation

End-to-end data flows

Automation (Python/Ansible/Jinja2)

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Juniper

Cisco

BIRD

FRR

Cumulus

Python

Ansible

Jinja2

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and automation of Akamai's global network infrastructure.

You will tackle complex routing, data center fabrics, and DDoS defense while driving automation and scalability across the platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data models, troubleshoot advanced network issues, and create documentation.