Senior Network Engineer — Remote/Hybrid, DDoS & Automation

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Topeka (KS); Vor Ort; USD 113.000 - 203.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare

401K savings plan

Company holidays

Vacation (PTO)

Sick time

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Zusammenfassung

A Senior Network Engineer at Akamai Technologies, Inc. will design, implement, and optimize the global network that powers Akamai products. You will automate detection and mitigation of DDoS, build core templates with Jinja2, and deploy new hardware within the automation framework.

You should have extensive IP design experience, strong BGP routing skills, and experience with data center fabrics (CLOS, VXLAN/EVPN). Collaboration across teams and clear documentation are essential.

Qualifikationen

• 8 years of relevant experience in network engineering.
• Extensive IP network design and scalable BGP routing experience.
• Data Center architecture including CLOS Fabric and overlay tech (VXLAN/EVPN).
• Experience in multi-vendor environments (Juniper, Cisco, routing platforms).
• DDoS detection and mitigation expertise.

Aufgaben

• Design, build, and maintain Akamai's global network infrastructure.
• Develop automated detection and mitigation for inbound/outbound DDoS.
• Create and maintain core network configuration templates (Jinja2).
• Integrate new hardware and features within the automation framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on data models and requirements.
• Lead troubleshooting and in-depth analysis of complex network issues.
• Produce clear documentation and standard operating procedures.

Kenntnisse

IP network design

BGP routing

DDoS defense

Python

Ansible

Cumulus / EVPN / VXLAN

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Jinja2

Juniper

Cisco

BIRD / FRR

Cumulus

Jobbeschreibung

A Senior Network Engineer at Akamai Technologies, Inc. will design, implement, and optimize the global network that powers Akamai products. You will automate detection and mitigation of DDoS, build core templates with Jinja2, and deploy new hardware within the automation framework.

You should have extensive IP design experience, strong BGP routing skills, and experience with data center fabrics (CLOS, VXLAN/EVPN). Collaboration across teams and clear documentation are essential.