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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.
Responsibilities
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
Have 5 years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or its equivalent experience.
Demonstrate 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 & routing platforms like BIRD, FRR and Cumulus.
Demonstrate an understanding of end‑to‑end data flows and traffic patterns.
Be a highly organized self‑starter who is comfortable working with cross‑functional teams.
Work Flexibility FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, office, or both in the country advertised. This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere.
Benefits
Your health
Your finances
Your family
Your time at work
Your time pursuing other endeavors
Compensation Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $88,900 - $160,100/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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Akamai Technologies is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.
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Languages
- English
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