Senior Network Engineer

About the role

Akamai's Network Engineering team designs, automates and supports the global network powering its products and services, ensuring optimal connectivity and performance for customers and the compute platform. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will lead the design, implementation and automation of the global network infrastructure, tackling complex issues in routing, data center fabrics, DDoS defense and automation to drive scalability, reliability and security.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain the global network infrastructure.
• Design and implement automated detection and mitigation strategies for inbound and outbound DDoS attacks.
• Develop and maintain core network configuration templates using Jinja2.
• Implement new hardware platforms and network features within the automation framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on standards, deployment processes and technology rollouts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, performing deep-dive troubleshooting and analysis of complex network issues.
• Create and maintain clear documentation and procedures.

Required profile

• 8 years of relevant experience and a high school or bachelor's degree in computer science or its equivalent.
• Extensive experience in IP network design and scalable BGP routing architecture.
• Understanding of data center architecture, including CLOS fabric and overlay technologies such as VxLAN and EVPN.
• Experience managing and troubleshooting multi-vendor environments (Juniper, Cisco) and routing platforms (BIRD, FRR, Cumulus).
• Expertise with DDoS detection and mitigation platforms.
• Ability to develop and manage network configuration templates with automation tools such as Python, Ansible and Jinja2.