Senior Network Architect — Global Infra & Automation (Hybrid)

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Jackson (MS); Vor Ort; USD 113.000 - 203.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare

401K savings plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Parental leave

FlexBase program

Zusammenfassung

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead design, implementation, and automation of our global network infrastructure. You will tackle complex routing, data center fabrics, DDoS defense, and automation challenges across the platform.

You will develop and maintain configuration templates, evaluate new hardware, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate data models into scalable network solutions. Join a leader in cloud and edge delivery.

Qualifikationen

• 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's in computer science or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in IP network design and implementation of scalable BGP routing architecture.
• Understanding Data Center architecture, including CLOS Fabric and overlay technologies such as VxLAN and EVPN.
• Experience managing multi-vendor environments like Juniper, Cisco and routing platforms like BIRD, FRR and Cumulus.
• Solid 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 using automation tools like Python, Ansible, and Jinja2.

Aufgaben

• Designing, building, and maintaining our 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, performing deep-dive troubleshooting and analysis
• Creating and maintaining clear documentation & procedures

Kenntnisse

IP network design

BGP routing

DDoS mitigation

Python automation

Ansible

Jinja2 templates

Data center fabrics

VxLAN EVPN

Cumulus Linux

Juniper/Cisco devices

FRR

BIRD

EVPN

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Python

Ansible

Jinja2

Cumulus Linux

Juniper/Cisco devices

Jobbeschreibung

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead design, implementation, and automation of our global network infrastructure. You will tackle complex routing, data center fabrics, DDoS defense, and automation challenges across the platform.

You will develop and maintain configuration templates, evaluate new hardware, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate data models into scalable network solutions. Join a leader in cloud and edge delivery.