Principal Network Engineer

Akamai•Cambridge, MA

5d•$132,100 - $237,900•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Global Backbone Network Engineering team. The Network Engineering team is a highly skilled group of individuals that work on various technologies in building, configuring and maintaining network infrastructure in support of Akamai's global platform providing the technical underpinning of Akamai's products and services. As a Principal Network Engineer you will lead efforts in designing, implementing, and automating our global network infrastructure. You will address complex issues in routing, data center fabrics, and automation to ensure scalability, reliability, and security. This role involves driving the evolution of network infrastructure, from initial architecture through to implementation.

Requirements

12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
Demonstrate extensive 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, Arista & routing platforms like BIRD, FRR and Cumulus
Understand of end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns
Develop and manage network configuration templates utilizing automation tools like Python, Ansible, and Jinja2 effectively and efficiently

Responsibilities

Designing, building, and maintaining our global network infrastructure
Developing and maintaining Akamai's core network configuration templates using Jinja2
Implementing new hardware platforms and network features within the automation framework
Serving as a subject matter expert for complex network issues, performing deep-dive troubleshooting and analysis
Creating and maintaining clear documentation & procedures