Senior Network Architect - Global Infra, DDoS & Automation

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 113,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead design, implementation, and automation of Akamai's global network infrastructure, addressing routing, data center fabrics, and security to ensure scalability and reliability.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data models, develop configuration templates using Python, Ansible, and Jinja2, and drive deployment from architecture through implementation.

Qualifications

• 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 of Data Center architecture, including CLOS Fabric and overlay technologies such as VxLAN and EVPN.
• Experience in managing and troubleshooting multi-vendor environments like Juniper, Cisco & routing platforms like BIRD, FRR and Cumulus.
• Solid experience with DDoS detection and mitigation platforms to safeguard inbound and outbound traffic.
• Ability to understand end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns.
• Experience developing and managing network configuration templates utilizing automation tools like Python, Ansible, and Jinja2 effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

BGP routing architecture

IP network design

Data Center architecture

VxLAN/EVPN

DDoS detection/mitigation

Python/Ansible/Jinja2

End-to-end data flows

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Juniper

Cisco

BIRD

FRR

Cumulus

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead design, implementation, and automation of Akamai's global network infrastructure, addressing routing, data center fabrics, and security to ensure scalability and reliability.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data models, develop configuration templates using Python, Ansible, and Jinja2, and drive deployment from architecture through implementation.