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 is a highly skilled group who work on a broad set of network technologies in support of Akamai's global platform. We provide the best connectivity to serve our customers and the Akamai Connected Cloud.

Partner with the best

You'll collaborate on infrastructure operations, new projects and installations. You'll work on the deployment, configuration, automation, and maintenance of high-end routers in support for Akamai's global backbone. You'll be instrumental in developing organizational standards to ensure the growth and stability of our global platform.

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

  • Installing, configuring, and maintaining Juniper and Cisco routers and switches
  • Configuring and debugging complex peering relationships via BGP (policies/route-maps) as well as high-capacity data circuits and waves
  • Working with vendors and internal organizations to build out large points of presence across the globe
  • Collaborating with the cross-functional teams on standards and processes for deployments and updating documentation accordingly
  • Building/testing/designing automation tools and templates (including Bash scripts, Python programs, Slack bots), working closely with network developers
  • Acting as an escalation point to resolve any network related issues and participate in an on-call (occasionally after business hours- would be compensated with some time hours of time off)

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have about 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's in Computer Science or its equivalent experience
  • Have experience in managing and troubleshooting Juniper & Cisco routers and switches in a service provider organization.
  • Demonstrate hands-on experience with BGP, ISIS, MPLS RSVP-TE in a service provider organization
  • Have working knowledge of virtualization, Linux/Unix systems and Python programming language.
  • Be a highly organized self-starter who is comfortable working both with cross-functional teams.

Work in a way that works for you

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, their 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. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.

Learn what makes Akamai a great place to work

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At Akamai, we're curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, you'll thrive here.

Working for you

At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:

  • Your health
  • Your finances
  • Your family
  • Your time at work
  • Your time pursuing other endeavors

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

About us

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.

Join us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!

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