Network Engineer - Remote

Do you relish the prospect of working with cutting-edge network security systems?

Does the maintaining of high-end routers and switches in a multi-vendor environment interest you?

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 technologies including the hardware, software and network infrastructure that provide the technical underpinnings for all of Akamai's products. Our team ensures consistent availability and performance for our customers.

Partner with the best

As a Network Engineer, you'll work on new installations. Also, the deployment, configuration and maintenance of routers and switches.

You will have a key role in the development of organizational standards and advanced troubleshooting. This to ensure the continued growth and stability of our global platform.

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

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Juniper and Cisco routers and switches
• Configuring and debugging complex peering relationships via BGP (policies/route-maps) as well as high-capacity data circuits
• Working with vendors and internal organizations to build out large points of presence across the globe
• Collaborating with the cross-functional team on standards and processes for router deployments and update documentation accordingly
• Creating and maintaining detailed documentation on router configuration and non-standard setups
• Acting as an escalation point to resolve provider connectivity issues

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have +2 years of relevant experience and a High School / Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, another related field or its equivalent.
• Have an experience in managing and troubleshooting Juniper & Cisco routers and switches
• Demonstrate hands-on BGP experience with a large service provider organization
• Display solid experience in IP network design and routing architectures
• Have working knowledge of Linux/Unix systems and Python programming language
• Demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills and ability to build trusting relationships
• Be a highly organized self-starter who is comfortable working both independently and with cross-functional teams

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.

About us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

Join us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!

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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