Senior Network Engineer – Global Automation and DDoS

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

Job summary

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

You will lead architectural efforts, tackle complex routing, data center fabrics, DDoS defense, and automation to ensure scalability and security. The role emphasizes hands-on development of templates with Python, Ansible, and Jinja2, collaboration across teams, deep troubleshooting, and documenting procedures to empower operations and future

Qualifications

• Have 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 architecture.
• Data Center architecture including CLOS Fabric and overlay technologies like VxLAN and EVPN.
• Experience managing multi-vendor environments like Juniper, Cisco and routing platforms like BIRD, FRR and Cumulus.
• Solid experience with DDoS detection and mitigation platforms to safeguard inbound and outbound traffic.
• Ability to understand end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns.
• Experience developing and managing network configuration templates utilizing automation tools like Python, Ansible, and Jinja2 effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

IP network design

BGP routing

DDoS mitigation

Automation (Python)

Jinja2

EVPN/VxLAN

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Juniper

Cisco

BIRD

FRR

Cumulus

Job description

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

You will lead architectural efforts, tackle complex routing, data center fabrics, DDoS defense, and automation to ensure scalability and security. The role emphasizes hands-on development of templates with Python, Ansible, and Jinja2, collaboration across teams, deep troubleshooting, and documenting procedures to empower operations and future