Senior Network Engineer — Global Automation & Security

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FlexBase program

Hybrid/remote work options

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and automation of our global network infrastructure.

You will tackle complex routing, data center fabrics, DDoS defense, and automation to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure connectivity for Akamai's products and services. In this role, you will drive architectural evolution from planning to implementation, mentor teams, and develop templates and configurations with automation tools.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's in computer science or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in IP network design and implementation of scalable BGP routing architecture.
• Understanding of Data Center architecture, including CLOS Fabric and overlay technologies such as 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

Python automation

Automation tooling

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 the design, implementation, and automation of our global network infrastructure.

You will tackle complex routing, data center fabrics, DDoS defense, and automation to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure connectivity for Akamai's products and services. In this role, you will drive architectural evolution from planning to implementation, mentor teams, and develop templates and configurations with automation tools.