Senior Network Architect

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

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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

• 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, Our ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you. The kind that can turn impossible into possible. We’re doing everything we can to make Akamai a great place to work. A place where you can learn, grow and have a meaningful impact.