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# Senior Network Architect

- **Company:** Akamai Technologies
- **Location:** Albany, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $139,300.0 - $250,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Complex Networks, Computer Networks, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Distributed Systems, Network Topologies, IP Routing, Network Architecture, Akamai, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/ABAB8CD39E314BD59B15DCAA95359A96/job/

## About the Role

* Have 12 years relevant experience in complex networks and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or its equivalent experience
 * Be familiar with building and deploying infrastructure and distributed systems that handle large scale network traffic
 * Demonstrate technical and commercial knowledge of Internet network topology and architecture, IP routing, and CDN/Compute/Security platforms
 * Demonstrate technical and commercial knowledge of dark fiber, DWDM systems, waves, Internet exchanges, and IP transit
 * Know how to evaluate telecommunications and datacenter offerings: waves, cross connects, MMRs, dark fiber, space, and power
 * Be a highly organized self-starter who is comfortable working with cross-functional teams

## Description

The Network Architecture team is a highly skilled group that works on various technologies to architect, design, build, scale and maintain network infrastructure in support of Akamai's global platform. #CoreIPNetworking

Partner with the best

You'll collaborate with the team on designs, standards, new projects and installations. You'll work on the deployment, configuration, and automation 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, 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


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