Senior Network Architect

Akamai • Cambridge, MA

13h • Remote

About The Position

The Network Architecture 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 which provides the technical underpinning of Akamai's products and services.

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

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

Architecting, building and supporting solutions that foster efficient and streamlined processes
Acting as an escalation point for operational, network, and managerial teams to ensure network and customer issues are resolved
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 (including Bash scripts, Python programs, Slack bots) and working closely with network developers
Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of our network and application security products and quickly connecting attack vectors with existing/new detections

Requirements

• Have 12 years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or its equivalent experience
• Have an experience in managing and troubleshooting Juniper & Cisco Routers and Switches
• Have working knowledge of virtualization, Linux/Unix systems and Python programming language
• Be familiar with building and deploying infrastructure that handles network traffic, distributed systems
• Demonstrate technical and commercial knowledge of Internet network topology and architecture, IP routing, and CDN platforms
• Be a highly organized self-starter who is comfortable working both with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Architecting, building and supporting solutions that foster efficient and streamlined processes
• Acting as an escalation point for operational, network, and managerial teams to ensure network and customer issues are resolved
• 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 (including Bash scripts, Python programs, Slack bots) and working closely with network developers
• Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of our network and application security products and quickly connecting attack vectors with existing/new detections

Benefits

• opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things
• benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future
• benefits surrounding all aspects of your life: Your health, Your finances, Your family, Your time at work, Your time pursuing other endeavors
• benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future
• healthcare
• 401K savings plan
• company holidays
• vacation (in the form of PTO)
• sick time
• family friendly benefits including parental leave
• employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level