Senior Network Engineer - Global Automation & BGP

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

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, build, and automate our global network infrastructure. You will drive networking from architecture through implementation, tackling complex routing, data center fabrics, and automation challenges.

Required 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in CS or related field. Strong expertise in BGP, VxLAN/EVPN, and multi-vendor environments is essential.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Extensive experience in IP network design and implementation of scalable BGP routing architecture.
• Data Center architecture experience, including CLOS Fabric and overlay technologies such as VxLAN and EVPN.
• Experience managing and troubleshooting multi-vendor environments (Juniper, Cisco, Arista).
• Develop and manage network configuration templates using Python, Ansible, and Jinja2.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and maintaining Akamai's global network infrastructure.
• Developing and maintaining 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 and deep-dive troubleshooting.

Skills

IP network design

BGP routing

Data center fabrics

Network automation

Python

Ansible

Jinja2

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Juniper

Cisco

Arista

BIRD

FRR

Cumulus

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, build, and automate our global network infrastructure. You will drive networking from architecture through implementation, tackling complex routing, data center fabrics, and automation challenges.

Required 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in CS or related field. Strong expertise in BGP, VxLAN/EVPN, and multi-vendor environments is essential.