Senior Network Architect — Global Scale & Automation

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Dover (DE); On-site; EUR 107,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Architect to design, build and support highly scalable global networks. You will drive architecture, standards, and automation for complex routing across carrier transport, dark fiber and DWDM.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and internal groups to implement robust configurations and documentation, ensuring efficient traffic engineering and reliability at scale.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in complex networks and infrastructure design.
• Expert level knowledge of core routing protocols (BGP, MPLS, ISIS, Segment Routing).
• Juniper hardware and software expertise.
• Strong understanding of Internet topology, CDN architectures and large-scale routing.

Responsibilities

• Architect, document, and support solutions for efficient global networks.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to build large points of presence worldwide.
• Design large-scale connectivity including carrier transport, dark fiber, and DWDM.
• Develop router configuration standards for complex networks and update documentation accordingly.
• Drive deployment standards and cross-functional process improvements.

Skills

BGP

MPLS

ISIS

Segment Routing

Juniper

Automation tooling

Distributed systems

IP routing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Juniper hardware

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Architect to design, build and support highly scalable global networks. You will drive architecture, standards, and automation for complex routing across carrier transport, dark fiber and DWDM.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and internal groups to implement robust configurations and documentation, ensuring efficient traffic engineering and reliability at scale.