Network Engineer II – Data Center

About the role

Join Akamai’s Network Engineering team to design, automate, and support the global network that powers our cloud‑to‑edge platform. As a Network Engineer II you will lead the creation and evolution of a scalable, reliable, and secure data‑center fabric across multiple vendors.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain the global network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define data models and functional requirements.
• Configure BGP and troubleshoot complex peering relationships.
• Implement new hardware platforms and network features within an automation framework.
• Act as subject‑matter expert and final escalation point for production network issues.
• Create and maintain clear documentation and procedures.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Proven experience in IP network design and scalable BGP routing architecture.
• Understanding of data‑center architecture, CLOS fabric, and overlay technologies such as VxLAN and EVPN.
• Experience managing multi‑vendor environments (Juniper, Cisco) and routing platforms (BIRD, FRR, Cumulus).
• Highly organized self‑starter comfortable working with cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• BGP
• IP network design
• CLOS Fabric
• VxLAN
• EVPN
• Juniper
• Cisco
• BIRD
• FRR
• Cumulus