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Network Architect Senior - Remote

Network Architect Senior - Remote

AkamaiUnited States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
  • Remote
Job description

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

Do you enjoy acting quickly to solve problems?

Join our innovative Networks team

Our Edge Platform team takes ownership for planning, building, maintaining and operating our global platform. We design, develop and deploy critical technologiesthat provide the underpinnings for all of Akamai's products. Our team ensures consistent availability and performance for our customers.

Partner with the best

This position will support Edge Technology, Network Infrastructure, and Planning by designing business and technical solutions for Akamai's cloud computing platforms and for service provider partners who want to implement CDN solutions. Integrating Akamai's CDN technology into third party networks requires a creative and technical person who understands the business needs and the financial aspects of both

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

  • Supporting Business Development and Network Strategy on service provider partnerships.
  • Managing Akamai's Peering and Interconnection Strategy
  • Optimizing Performance and Cost working with Partners and Vendors
  • Training internal teams, creating technical documentation and being a technical escalation point for other departments
  • Troubleshooting and enhancing the Akamai Mapping System.
  • Performing Network Security Awareness

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will :

  • Have 12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or its equivalent
  • Possess a minimum of 8 years of experience with internet routing and peering
  • Have experience with Content Distribution Networks and global DNS system
  • Demonstrate extensive knowledge of general Internet network operations on a global scale and network diagnostics tool
  • Have router configuration experience in a multi-national backbone and in-depth knowledge of common routing protocols.
  • Be capable of representing Akamai and participating in Internet networking and other conferences as needed
  • Have solid written and verbal communication skills, desire to learn, have fun and be part of a highly functional and competent team
  • Work in a way that works for you

    FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.

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    Working for you

    At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life :

  • Your health
  • Your finances
  • Your family
  • Your time at work
  • Your time pursuing other endeavors
  • Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

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