Senior Network Engineer - DDoS

Akamai Career Site; United States; On-site; USD 113,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, automate, and support its global network infrastructure. You will lead efforts from architecture through implementation, focusing on scalable BGP routing, data center fabrics, and DDoS defense.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of experience, proficiency with Python/Ansible/Jinja2, and multi-vendor expertise (Juniper, Cisco; BIRD/FRR/Cumulus). This role emphasizes collaboration and advanced network automation.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's in computer science or equivalent experience.
• Extensive IP network design and scalable BGP routing architecture experience.
• Data Center architecture including CLOS Fabric and VXLAN/EVPN.
• Experience with multi-vendor environments (Juniper, Cisco) and routing platforms (BIRD, FRR, Cumulus).
• Solid experience with DDoS detection and mitigation platforms.
• Ability to understand end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns.
• Experience developing network configuration templates using Python, Ansible, and Jinja2.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Akamai's global network infrastructure.
• Design and implement automated detection and mitigation for inbound/outbound DDoS.
• Develop and maintain core network configuration templates using Jinja2.
• Implement new hardware platforms and network features within the automation framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data models and requirements.
• Serve as SME for complex network issues, perform deep-dive troubleshooting.
• Create and maintain clear documentation and procedures.

Skills

IP network design

BGP routing

Network automation

Python

Ansible

Jinja2

DDoS detection

Data center fabrics

Education

Bachelor's in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Juniper

Cisco

BIRD

FRR

Cumulus

Jinja2

Job description

Do you have a passion for network engineering technologies?

Are you looking for the freedom to innovate and help shape the next generation of the network?

Join our Network Engineering team

The Network Engineering team designs, automates, and supports the global network powering Akamai's products and services. Using advanced technologies, the team ensures optimal connectivity and performance for customers and the compute platform.

Partner with the best

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will lead efforts in designing, implementing, and automating Akamai's global network infrastructure. You will address complex issues in routing, data center fabrics, DDoS defense, 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
• 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

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's in computer science or equivalent experience.
• 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 & routing platforms like BIRD, FRR and Cumulus
• Possess solid experience with DDoS detection and mitigation platforms to safeguard inbound and outbound traffic
• Have the ability to understand end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns
• Have experience developing and managing 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.

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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.