Network Engineer II – Data Center

Akamai Technologies

Network Engineer II leading global network infrastructure design. Focused on developing operational standards and addressing complex routing issues in a multi-vendor environment.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇷 Costa RicaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead efforts in designing and implementing a global network infrastructure.
Play a key role in developing operational standards while addressing complex issues in routing and data center fabrics.
Ensure scalability, reliability, and security across a multi-vendor environment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data models and functional requirements.
Configure BGP and troubleshooting for complex peering relationships.
Implement new hardware platforms and network features within the automation framework.
Act as a subject matter expert and final point of escalation for production network issues.
Create and maintain clear documentation & procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have 5 years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or its equivalent experience
Demonstrate 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.
Demonstrate an understanding of end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns
Be a highly organized self-starter who is comfortable working with cross-functional teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

network infrastructure designBGP configurationdata center architectureCLOS FabricVxLANEVPNIP network designtroubleshootingautomation frameworkdata modeling

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationorganizationproblem-solvingcommunicationself-startercross-functional teamworkdocumentationescalation managementcomplex issue resolution

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science