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$113k–$203k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Healthcare, 401k savings plan, Company holidays, Vacation, Sick time, Parental leave
Posted 11h ago
~40 hrs/week
Remote in United States
Responsibilities
You will design, build, and maintain global network infrastructure while automating core configuration templates. Additionally, you will serve as a subject matter expert for complex network issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams on data models.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. Extensive experience in IP network design, BGP routing, and automation tools like Python and Ansible is required.
Full job description
Are you excited about working with cutting-edge network technologies?
Do you enjoy acting quickly to solve problems?
Join our Network Engineering team
The Network Engineering team is a highly skilled group of individuals that work on various technologies in building, configuring and maintaining network infrastructure in support of Akamai's global platform providing the technical underpinning of Akamai's products and services.
Partner with the best
As a Senior Network Engineer you will lead efforts in designing, implementing, and automating our global network infrastructure. You will address complex issues in routing, data center fabrics, and automation to ensure scalability, reliability, and security. This role involves driving the evolution of network infrastructure, from initial architecture through to implementation.
As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Designing, building, and maintaining our global network infrastructure
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
Do what you love
To be successful in this role you will:
Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
Demonstrate extensive experience in IP network design and implementation of scalable BGP routing architecture
Understand Data Center architecture, including CLOS Fabric and overlay technologies such as VxLAN and EVPN
Have experience in managing and troubleshooting multi-vendor environments like Juniper, Cisco, Arista & routing platforms like BIRD, FRR and Cumulus
Understand of end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns
Develop and manage network configuration templates utilizing automation tools like Python, Ansible, and Jinja2 effectively and efficiently
About us
At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, trillions of times a day.
Whether you're streaming live events, scrolling social media, watching your favorite series, or managing your savings, we're the engine behind the scenes. We provide the world's most distributed platform from Cloud to Edge to help the giants of the digital world work faster and stay more secure, making the internet a better experience for everyone.
Our focus is simple: Cloud and Edge: Running apps closer to users for instant performance. Security: Neutralizing threats before they ever reach your data. Content Delivery: Scaling the world's biggest moments without a glitch. AI: Enabling our customers to build, secure, and scale AI apps on the world's most distributed cloud platform.
At Akamai, we don't just support the internet; we power and protect it, because behind every great digital experience is a massive hidden challenge. And we're the ones who solve it. When millions of people hit play or pay, Akamai ensures it just works.
Benefits at Akamai: We support your health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work. See our benefits.
FlexBase adapts to your job's needs
Akamai's FlexBase program is yet another way we show our commitment to providing employees with an exceptional workplace experience. It's not about telling employees where to work; it's about supporting employees to do their best work.
We trust our incredible employees to work in ways that suit them best: at home, in an office, or a combination of both.
Connect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like!
Compensation
Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $112,500 - $202,500/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.
Related keywords
Network EngineeringGlobal network infrastructureBGPData center fabricsAutomationJinja2PythonAnsibleVxLANEVPNJuniperCiscoAristaBIRDFRRCumulus
At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, billions of times a day.
Every day, billions of people around the world connect with their favorite brands to shop online, play the latest video games, log into mobile banking apps, learn remotely, share videos with friends, and so much more. They may not know it, but Akamai is there, powering and protecting life online.
Over 20 years ago, we set out to solve the toughest challenge of the early internet: the “World Wide Wait.” And we’ve been solving the internet’s toughest challenges ever since, working toward our vision of a safer and more connected world.
With the world’s most distributed compute platform — from cloud to edge — we make it easy for businesses to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away. That’s why innovative companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences.
Our leading security, compute, and delivery solutions are helping global companies make life better for billions of people, billions of times a day.
Devoted, determined problem-solvers who share a passion for technology, we’re always pushing ground-breaking ideas and driving innovation.
Want to power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges?
Be part of an amazing team.
Let’s connect:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/akamai-technologies
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Akamai
Blog: https://www.akamai.com/blog
Offices: 8 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142, US · 3125 Clearview Way, San Mateo, CA 94402, US · 352 Park Avenue South, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10010, US · Pfingstweidstr. 60, Zurich, 8005, CH · First Floor, Charta House, 30-38 Church Street, Staines, UK TW18 4EP, GB
Edge SecurityWeb and Mobile PerformanceEnterprise Accessand Video Delivery SolutionsCloud SecurityInformation TechnologyCyber SecuritySoftwareSaaSInternet
At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, billions of times a day.
Every day, billions of people around the world connect with their favorite brands to shop online, play the latest video games, log into mobile banking apps, learn remotely, share videos with friends, and so much more. They may not know it, but Akamai is there, powering and protecting life online.
Over 20 years ago, we set out to solve the toughest challenge of the early internet: the “World Wide Wait.” And we’ve been solving the internet’s toughest challenges ever since, working toward our vision of a safer and more connected world.
With the world’s most distributed compute platform — from cloud to edge — we make it easy for businesses to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away. That’s why innovative companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences.
Our leading security, compute, and delivery solutions are helping global companies make life better for billions of people, billions of times a day.
Devoted, determined problem-solvers who share a passion for technology, we’re always pushing ground-breaking ideas and driving innovation.
Want to power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges?
Be part of an amazing team.
Let’s connect:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/akamai-technologies
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Akamai
Blog: https://www.akamai.com/blog
Offices: 8 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142, US · 3125 Clearview Way, San Mateo, CA 94402, US · 352 Park Avenue South, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10010, US · Pfingstweidstr. 60, Zurich, 8005, CH · First Floor, Charta House, 30-38 Church Street, Staines, UK TW18 4EP, GB
Edge SecurityWeb and Mobile PerformanceEnterprise Accessand Video Delivery SolutionsCloud SecurityInformation TechnologyCyber SecuritySoftwareSaaSInternet