Senior Network Engineer - DDoS

Akamai•Cambridge, MA

4d•$112,500 - $202,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Network Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and automation of Akamai's global network infrastructure. The role addresses complex issues in routing, data center fabrics, DDoS defense, and automation, helping ensure the network is scalable, reliable, and secure. It includes driving network infrastructure evolution from initial architecture through implementation and supporting the global network that powers Akamai's products, services, customers, and compute platform.

Requirements

At least 8 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
Extensive experience in IP network design and implementation of scalable BGP routing architecture.
Understanding of data center architecture, including CLOS fabric and overlay technologies such as VxLAN and EVPN.
Experience managing and troubleshooting multi-vendor environments, such as Juniper and Cisco, and routing platforms such as BIRD, FRR, and Cumulus.
Solid experience with DDoS detection and mitigation platforms for safeguarding inbound and outbound traffic.
Ability to understand end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns.
Experience developing and managing network configuration templates using automation tools such as Python, Ansible, and Jinja2.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain global network infrastructure.
Design and implement automated detection and mitigation strategies for inbound and outbound DDoS attacks.
Develop and maintain core network configuration templates using Jinja2.
Implement new hardware platforms and network features within the automation framework.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data models and functional requirements.
Serve as a subject matter expert for complex network issues, performing in-depth troubleshooting and analysis.
Create and maintain clear documentation and procedures.