Senior Network Engineer — Remote/Hybrid, DDoS & Automation

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Augusta (ME); Vor Ort; USD 113.000 - 203.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare

401k

PTO

ESPP

Parental leave

Zusammenfassung

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is expanding its Network Engineering team to design, implement, and automate our global network infrastructure.

You will lead initiatives to enhance scalability, reliability, and security while addressing complex routing and data center challenges. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will own DDoS detection/mitigation, develop configuration templates with Python, Ansible and Jinja2, and collaborate across teams to define data models and requirements for new network

Qualifikationen

• 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 knowledge including CLOS Fabric and overlay technologies such as VxLAN and EVPN.
• Experience managing multi-vendor environments like Juniper, Cisco and routing platforms such as 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 using Python, Ansible, and Jinja2.

Aufgaben

• Designing, building, and maintaining Akamai's global network infrastructure.
• Designing and implementing automated detection and mitigation strategies for 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 a subject matter expert for complex network issues with deep-dive troubleshooting.
• Creating and maintaining clear documentation and procedures.

Kenntnisse

IP networking

BGP routing

DDoS mitigation

Network automation

Python

Ansible

Jinja2

Junos/Juniper

Cisco

Data Center Fabric

VxLAN/EVPN

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Juniper

Cisco

BIRD

FRR

Cumulus

Jobbeschreibung

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is expanding its Network Engineering team to design, implement, and automate our global network infrastructure.

You will lead initiatives to enhance scalability, reliability, and security while addressing complex routing and data center challenges. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will own DDoS detection/mitigation, develop configuration templates with Python, Ansible and Jinja2, and collaborate across teams to define data models and requirements for new network