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Senior Network Architect
Required Education and Experience
Applicants must meet one of the following education and experience requirements:
* 12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience or
* 8 years of relevant experience and a Master’s degree or
* 5 years of relevant experience and a PhD
Basic Qualifications
* 7+ years of Internet routing or equivalent experience.
* 5+ years of of peering or equivalent experience.
Desired Qualifications
* Experience with Content Distribution or Carrier/ISP/NSP Networks.
* Router configuration experience in a multi-national backbone.
* In-Depth knowledge of BGP and protocols (TCP/IP) used on the Internet.
* Extensive understanding of the global DNS system.
* Knowledge of general Internet network operations including those of Internet and network service providers
* Exposure to network diagnostics tools to aid in troubleshooting and problem detection e.g. nmap, tcpdump, netflow
* Ability to drive or develop automation tools
* Knowledge of basic networking security principles
* Capable of representing Akamai and participating in Internet networking and other conferences as required
* Contract negotiation or equivalent experience.
* Desire to learn, have fun and be part of a highly functional and competent team of Internet networking professionals
* Regional language skills a plus.
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, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.