Senior Network Engineer — Global, Automated & Secure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K

Paid time off

Parental leave

ESPP

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead design, implementation, and automation of Akamai's global network infrastructure. You will tackle complex routing, DDoS defense, and data-center fabric challenges to ensure scalability, reliability, and security.

Bring 8+ years of IP network experience, BGP expertise, and the ability to build automated templates with Python, Ansible, and Jinja2 to empower cross-functional teams and document solutions.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in network engineering.
• Extensive IP network design and scalable BGP routing.
• Understanding of Data Center architecture including CLOS fabrics and VxLAN/EVPN.
• Experience with multi-vendor environments (Juniper, Cisco) and routing platforms like BIRD, FRR, Cumulus.
• DDoS detection and mitigation experience to safeguard traffic.
• Ability to understand end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns.
• Experience developing network configuration templates using Python, Ansible, and Jinja2.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and maintaining Akamai's global network infrastructure.
• Designing and implementing automated detection and mitigation for inbound/outbound DDoS attacks.
• Developing and maintaining core network configuration templates using Jinja2.
• Implementing new hardware platforms within the automation framework.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define data models and requirements.
• Serving as SME for complex network issues and performing deep-dive troubleshooting and analysis.
• Creating and maintaining clear documentation and procedures.

Skills

IP network design

BGP routing

Data center fabrics

DDoS mitigation

Network automation

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Juniper

Cisco

BIRD

FRR

Cumulus

Python

Ansible

Jinja2

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead design, implementation, and automation of Akamai's global network infrastructure. You will tackle complex routing, DDoS defense, and data-center fabric challenges to ensure scalability, reliability, and security.

Bring 8+ years of IP network experience, BGP expertise, and the ability to build automated templates with Python, Ansible, and Jinja2 to empower cross-functional teams and document solutions.