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# Senior Network Engineer - DDoS

- **Company:** Akamai Technologies
- **Location:** Dover, DE, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,500 - $202,500
- **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, Ddos, Cisco
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/53A40FA16C8A474A9A4606F56C98CE33/job/

## About the Role

* Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's in computer science or equivalent experience.
 * 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 & routing platforms like BIRD, FRR and Cumulus
 * Possess solid experience with DDoS detection and mitigation platforms to safeguard inbound and outbound traffic
 * Have the ability to understand end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns
 * Have experience developing and managing network configuration templates utilizing automation tools like Python, Ansible, and Jinja2 effectively and efficiently

## Description

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for:

 * Designing, building, and maintaining our global network infrastructure
 * Designing and implementing automated detection and mitigation strategies for inbound and outbound DDoS attacks
 * 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
 * Creating and maintaining clear documentation & procedures