Senior Network Engineer

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

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and automate our global network infrastructure.

You will tackle complex routing, data center fabrics, and automation to ensure scalability, reliability, and security across Akamai's platform. The role requires 8 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, plus deep expertise in IP network design, BGP, and multi-vendor environments.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• Deep expertise in IP network design and scalable BGP routing
• Experience with data center architectures (CLOS, VXLAN/EVPN)
• Proficient with multi-vendor environments (Juniper, Cisco, Arista)
• Experience developing network automation with Python, Ansible, and Jinja2

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and maintaining our global network infrastructure
• 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

Skills

IP network design

BGP routing

Data Center fabric

VXLAN/EVPN

Multi-vendor infra

Python

Ansible

Jinja2

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field

Tools

Jinja2 templates

BIRD

FRR

Cumulus Linux

Juniper

Cisco

Arista

Job description

Are you excited about working with cutting-edge network technologies?

Do you enjoy acting quickly to solve problems?

Join our Network Engineering team

The Network Engineering team is a highly skilled group of individuals that work on various technologies in building, configuring and maintaining network infrastructure in support of Akamai's global platform providing the technical underpinning of Akamai's products and services.

Partner with the best

As a Senior Network Engineer you will lead efforts in designing, implementing, and automating our global network infrastructure. You will address complex issues in routing, data center fabrics, and automation to ensure scalability, reliability, and security. This role involves driving the evolution of network infrastructure, from initial architecture through to implementation.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Designing, building, and maintaining our global network infrastructure

• 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

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field

• Demonstrate extensive experience in IP network design and implementation of scalable BGP routing architecture

• Understand Data Center architecture, including CLOS Fabric and overlay technologies such as VxLAN and EVPN

• Have experience in managing and troubleshooting multi-vendor environments like Juniper, Cisco, Arista & routing platforms like BIRD, FRR and Cumulus

• Understand of end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns

• Develop and manage network configuration templates utilizing automation tools like Python, Ansible, and Jinja2 effectively and efficiently

About us

At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, trillions of times a day.

Whether you're streaming live events, scrolling social media, watching your favorite series, or managing your savings, we're the engine behind the scenes. We provide the world's most distributed platform from Cloud to Edge to help the giants of the digital world work faster and stay more secure, making the internet a better experience for everyone.

Our focus is simple:

Cloud and Edge: Running apps closer to users for instant performance.

Security : Neutralizing threats before they ever reach your data.

Content Delivery : Scaling the world's biggest moments without a glitch.

AI : Enabling our customers to build, secure, and scale AI apps on the world's most distributed cloud platform.

At Akamai, we don't just support the internet; we power and protect it, because behind every great digital experience is a massive hidden challenge. And we're the ones who solve it. When millions of people hit play or pay, Akamai ensures it just works.

Benefits at Akamai: We support your health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work. See our benefits. (https://www.akamai.com/careers/working-at-akamai?utm_source=akamai&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=benefits)

FlexBase adapts to your job's needs

Akamai's FlexBase program is yet another way we show our commitment to providing employees with an exceptional workplace experience. It's not about telling employees where to work; it's about supporting employees to do their best work.

We trust our incredible employees to work in ways that suit them best: at home, in an office, or a combination of both.

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Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $112,500 - $202,500/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Rights

Akamai Technologies is an Affiliated Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.