Senior Network Engineer - Global Network & Automation Lead

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Juneau (AK); Vor Ort; USD 113.000 - 203.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and automate our global network.

You will lead efforts in routing, data center fabrics, and DDoS defense to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure connectivity for Akamai's products and services. You will build automation with Python, Ansible, and Jinja2, work with multi-vendor environments, and document complex configurations for operators.

Qualifikationen

• 8 years of relevant experience required.
• Extensive IP network design and scalable BGP routing experience.
• Deep understanding of Data Center architectures including CLOS Fabric and overlay tech (VxLAN, EVPN).
• Experience with multi-vendor environments (Juniper, Cisco) and routing platforms like BIRD/FRR/Cumulus.
• Strong experience with DDoS detection and mitigation.
• Ability to model end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns using automation.

Aufgaben

• Design, build, and maintain Akamai's global network infrastructure.
• Design and implement automated detection and mitigation for DDoS attacks.
• Develop and maintain core network configuration templates using Python, Ansible, and Jinja2.
• Implement new hardware platforms and network features within the automation framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data models and requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for complex network issues and troubleshooting.
• Create and maintain clear documentation and procedures.

Kenntnisse

IP network design

BGP routing

Data Center architecture

VxLAN

EVPN

DDoS detection

Python

Ansible

Jinja2

Cross-vendor environments

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

BIRD

FRR

Cumulus

Juniper

Cisco

Jobbeschreibung

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and automate our global network.

You will lead efforts in routing, data center fabrics, and DDoS defense to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure connectivity for Akamai's products and services. You will build automation with Python, Ansible, and Jinja2, work with multi-vendor environments, and document complex configurations for operators.