Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Akamai Technologies operates a globally distributed network platform, and its Network Architecture team designs, builds, scales, and maintains the infrastructure supporting that platform. The Senior Network Architect will architect and document network solutions, design large-scale connectivity, collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams, and develop standards for complex global networks.
Responsibilities
- Architecting, documenting, building and supporting solutions that foster efficient and streamlined processes
- Working with vendors and internal organizations to build out large points of presence across the globe
- Designing large scale connectivity solutions including carrier transport solutions, dark fiber, and DWDM
- Collaborating with the cross-functional teams on standards and processes for deployments and updating documentation accordingly
- Developing router configuration standards for complex global networks
Skills
- Have 12 years relevant experience in complex networks and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or its equivalent experience
- Illustrate expert level experience building and deploying infrastructure, automation tooling and distributed systems that handle large scale network traffic
- Demonstrate expert technical knowledge of core routing protocols, including BGP, MPLS, ISIS, and Segment Routing for global traffic engineering
- Possess Juniper hardware and software expertise
- 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
Benefits
- Annual bonus or incentives
- Equity awards
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Healthcare
- 401K savings plan
- Company holidays
- Vacation in the form of PTO
- Sick time
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.
- Flexible work arrangements at home, in an office, or a combination of both
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