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# Senior Network Engineer

- **Company:** Akamai View all jobs
- **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,500.0 - $202,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Common Lisp Object Systems, Complex Networks, Data Centers, Internet Protocol, Jinja (Template Engine), Python (Programming Language), Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Ansible, Akamai, Software Testing Automation Framework, Data Streaming, Computer Network Technologies, Juniper, Information Technology, Cisco
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us7ab49ee53c89e1060b4fbb7b0c38958a/eaa

## About the Role

* Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
 * Demonstrate extensive experience in IP network design and implementation of scalable BGP routing architecture
 * Understand Data Center architecture, including CLOS Fabric and overlay technologies such as VxLAN and EVPN
 * Have experience in managing and troubleshooting multi-vendor environments like Juniper, Cisco, Arista & routing platforms like BIRD, FRR and Cumulus
 * Understand of end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns
 * Develop and manage network configuration templates utilizing automation tools like Python, Ansible, and Jinja2 effectively and efficiently

## Description

Are you excited about working with cutting-edge network technologies?
Do you enjoy acting quickly to solve problems?
Join our Network Engineering team
The Network Engineering 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 providing the technical underpinning of Akamai's products and services.
Partner with the best
As a Senior Network Engineer you will lead efforts in designing, implementing, and automating our global network infrastructure. You will address complex issues in routing, data center fabrics, and automation to ensure scalability, reliability, and security. This role involves driving the evolution of network infrastructure, from initial architecture through to implementation.
As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for:

 * Designing, building, and maintaining our global network infrastructure
 * Developing and maintaining Akamai's core network configuration templates using Jinja2
 * Implementing new hardware platforms and network features within the automation framework
 * Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define data models and functional requirements
 * Serving as a subject matter expert for complex network issues, performing deep-dive troubleshooting and analysis


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