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# Senior Network Operations Engineer

- **Company:** Akamai Technologies
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $138,382.0 - $181,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Code Division Multiple Access, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Data Transmissions, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Global System for Mobile Communications, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Routing, Akamai, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Computer Network Operations, Information Technology, E-UTRAN
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/0C7B8ADF4B9C44D0B5AA8E7E57647409/job/

## About the Role

Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networking, Telecommunication Networks, or Telecommunications Engineering, plus two (2) years of experience in the job offered or closely related engineering role.

Alternatively, employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networking, Telecommunication Networks, or Telecommunications Engineering, plus five (5) years of experience in the job offered or closely related engineering role.

Must have: Two (2) years of experience with the following: GSM/CDMA/LTE network operations and maintenance; transmission systems including STM 1-4, CPAN, UHF, and MW; network troubleshooting and fault analysis; routing, signaling, and data communications protocols such as TCP/IP, DHCP; monitoring network traffic and capacity management; and preparing and updating technical documentation for compliance.

## Description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is hiring for the following role in Cambridge, MA (multiple openings): Senior Network Operations Engineer Diagnosing and solving difficult content delivery and networking challenges; Working on deployment, configuration, operationalization, and maintenance of Akamai networks and products; Identifying and implementing process improvements along with an excellent troubleshooting mindset to resolve complex technical issues; Escalating internally and externally to resolve mapping issues, monitor quality of Akamai mapping network; Developing alerts and dashboards that enable monitoring of network/mapping issues; Collaborating on traffic optimization and network design; Providing technical and product support for customer issues and handling the SME role during internal technical incidents; Developing and maintaining tools, documentation, and procedures to support the operation of a large scale network infrastructure. Telecommuting permitted from anywhere in the United
States. AG0328


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