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Network Engineer

Dublin, OH · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Network Engineer Remote (Occasional travel/on-site support as needed) $50 - $55 per hour ABOUT THE ROLE Our client is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to support and enhance a large-scale ...

Remote IP Network Engineer I TEKsystems is seeking an IP Network Engineer I for our Anchorage, Alaska-based client. * This resource will work remotely during typical daytime business hours in the ...

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Sr. Network Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$100K - $137K/yr

The Senior Network Engineer serves as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex ... Support enterprise network security and secure access services, including firewalls, remote access ...

Network Engineer 3

Columbus, OH · On-site +1

$70K - $140K/yr

The Network Engineer 3's primary duty involves design work, specifically designing a tailored ... Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter.

Sr. Network Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$100K - $137K/yr

The Senior Network Engineer serves as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex ... Support enterprise network security and secure access services, including firewalls, remote access ...

Network Engineer 3

Columbus, OH · On-site +1

$70K - $140K/yr

The Network Engineer 3's primary duty involves design work, specifically designing a tailored ... Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter.

Network Engineer 3

Columbus, OH · On-site

$70K - $140K/yr

The Network Engineer 3's primary duty involves design work, specifically designing a tailored ... Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter.

Network Engineer, Senior

Columbus, OH · On-site

$77.60 - $176/hr

As a Network Engineer on our team, you'll use your experience in network design and architecture ... Remote: May require occasional on-site work. * Hybrid: Expected to work from a Booz Allen facility ...

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Principal Network Engineer

Akamai Technologies, Inc.

Columbus, OH • On-site

$132.10 - $237.90/hr

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Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Akamai Technologies rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

124th of 245 rated software companies


Job description

Are you excited about working with cutting‑edge network technologies?

Do you enjoy acting quickly to solve problems?

Join our Global 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 Principal 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.

Responsibilities
  • 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
  • Serving as a subject matter expert for complex network issues, performing deep‑dive troubleshooting and analysis
  • Creating and maintaining clear documentation & procedures
Qualifications
  • Have 12 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 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
Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $132,100 - $237,900/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry‑leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Rights

Akamai Technologies is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

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