Senior Network Delivery Architect: Global Infra & Colocation

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 113,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Delivery Architect in the Network Platform Planning team to translate high-level platform strategies into concrete infrastructure deployment plans.

This role spans global scope and requires deep technical knowledge and regional insight to ensure resiliency and scalable growth of Akamai's platform. You will lead capacity planning, colocation planning, and project scheduling while coordinating dependencies across product lines and locations.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in network delivery or architecture.
• Strong understanding of internet architecture, optical transport, and data center cooling.
• Ability to analyze data and provide actionable guidance to stakeholders.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing risks.

Responsibilities

• Managing strategic capacity planning and lifecycle processes for global physical infrastructure layers, including network fabrics, core backbones, and optical systems.
• Leading global colocation planning, evaluating site readiness and managing exit workflows.
• Overseeing core platform project planning across product types and locations, prioritizing execution and timelines.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve problems and improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Internet architecture

Optical transport

Fabric switching

Metro routing

Colocation cooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Delivery Architect in the Network Platform Planning team to translate high-level platform strategies into concrete infrastructure deployment plans.

This role spans global scope and requires deep technical knowledge and regional insight to ensure resiliency and scalable growth of Akamai's platform. You will lead capacity planning, colocation planning, and project scheduling while coordinating dependencies across product lines and locations.