Network Engineer II

Akamai Technologies

Network Engineer II leading efforts in designing global network infrastructure. Ensuring scalability, reliability, and security across multi-vendor environments for Akamai's global network.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,900 - $160,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designing, building, and maintaining global network infrastructure
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define data models and functional requirements
Configuring BGP and troubleshooting for complex peering relationships
Implementing new hardware platforms and network features within the automation framework
Acting as subject matter expert and final point of escalation for production network issues
Creating and maintaining clear documentation & procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Experience in IP network design and scalable BGP routing architecture
Understanding of Data Center architecture including CLOS Fabric and overlay technologies
Experience in managing and troubleshooting multi-vendor environments like Juniper, Cisco & routing platforms
Understanding of end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns
Highly organized self-starter comfortable working with cross-functional teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare
401K savings plan
Company holidays
Vacation (in the form of PTO)
Sick time
Family friendly benefits including parental leave
Employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness

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Hard Skills & Tools

network infrastructure designBGP configurationtroubleshootingdata center architectureCLOS Fabricoverlay technologiesIP network designmulti-vendor environmentsrouting platformsautomation framework

Soft Skills

collaborationorganizationself-startercommunicationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science