Senior Network Engineer - Hybrid (DDoS & Automation)

Akamai Technologies, Inc.

Frankfort (KY)

On-site

USD 113,000 - 203,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K savings plan

Vacation (PTO)

Sick time

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Equity awards

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

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

You will tackle complex routing, data center fabrics, DDoS defense, and network automation to ensure reliable performance for Akamai's products and services. You will lead architecture discussions, develop templates using Python, Ansible, and Jinja2, mentor teammates, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure network

Qualifications

8+ years of relevant experience in network engineering
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science
Strong expertise in IP network design and scalable BGP routing
Experience with data center fabrics (Clos, VXLAN/EVPN) and multi-vendor environments
Experience with DDoS detection and mitigation platforms
Proficiency in network automation using Python, Ansible and Jinja2

Responsibilities

Designing, building, and maintaining Akamai's global network infrastructure
Designing and implementing automated detection and mitigation for inbound and outbound DDoS attacks
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 subject matter expert for complex network issues and deep-dive troubleshooting
Creating and maintaining clear documentation & procedures