[Hiring] Network Engineer II @Akamai

Role Description

Do you have a passion for network engineering technologies? Are you looking for the freedom to innovate and help shape the next generation of the network? Join our Network Engineering team!

The Network Engineering team designs, automates, and supports the global network powering Akamai's products and services. Using advanced technologies, the team ensures optimal connectivity and performance for customers and the compute platform.

As a Network Engineer II, you will lead efforts in designing and implementing a global network infrastructure. You'll play a key role in developing operational standards while addressing complex issues in routing and data center fabrics. Your work will ensure scalability, reliability, and security across a multi-vendor environment.

As a Network Engineer II, you will be responsible for:

• Designing, building, and maintaining our global network infrastructure.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define data models and functional requirements.
• Configuring BGP and troubleshooting for complex peering relationships.
• Implementing new hardware platforms and network features within the automation framework.
• Acting as a subject matter expert and final point of escalation for production network issues.
• Creating and maintaining clear documentation & procedures.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or its equivalent experience.
• Experience in IP network design and implementation of scalable BGP routing architecture.
• Understanding of Data Center architecture, including CLOS Fabric and overlay technologies such as VxLAN and EVPN.
• Experience in managing and troubleshooting multi-vendor environments like Juniper, Cisco & routing platforms like BIRD, FRR and Cumulus.
• Understanding of end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns.
• Highly organized self-starter who is comfortable working with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, allows 95% of employees the choice to work from home, the office, or both.
• Opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things.
• Benefits surrounding health, finances, family, work-life balance, and personal pursuits.
• Industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, and family-friendly benefits.
• Employee assistance program focusing on mental and financial wellness.

Company Description

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences, helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform—from cloud to edge—we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.