Network Engineer II

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.

Partner with the best

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.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• 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 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

We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.

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!
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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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.