Senior Network Engineer - Global, Automated Networking (Remote)

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Carson City (NV); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

PTO / vacation

Parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, automate, and support Akamai's global network infrastructure. You will lead stints in routing, data center fabrics, DDoS defense, and automation to ensure scalability, reliability, and security.

Responsibilities include building the network, implementing automated defenses, and creating templates with Python/Jinja2 while collaborating across teams to define data models and requirements.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's in computer science or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in IP network design and scalable BGP routing.
• Data Center architecture including CLOS Fabric and overlay tech (VxLAN/EVPN).
• Experience managing multi-vendor environments and DDoS platforms.
• Ability to develop/manage network templates with Python, Ansible, and Jinja2.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

IP network design

BGP routing

DDoS mitigation

Automation with Python

Ansible

Jinja2

Data center fabrics

EVPN/VXLAN

End-to-end traffic analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Juniper

Cisco

BIRD/FRR/Cumulus

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, automate, and support Akamai's global network infrastructure. You will lead stints in routing, data center fabrics, DDoS defense, and automation to ensure scalability, reliability, and security.

Responsibilities include building the network, implementing automated defenses, and creating templates with Python/Jinja2 while collaborating across teams to define data models and requirements.