Senior Network Engineer, KAYAK

KAYAK

Location:
United States, Cambridge

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

KAYAK's Network Operations team is looking for a motivated network engineer with a real passion for automation! Our team is responsible for the 24x7 operation of KAYAK's network, providing a stable foundation for users all around the world to search for, book, and manage their trips. You are going to be an essential member of a close-knit team that keeps the business running efficiently, helping millions of people plan and book their trips each year. You and the team will work collaboratively to maintain, improve, and automate the KAYAK Network. A Senior Network Engineer at KAYAK will take ownership of designing, implementing, and maintaining our global network infrastructure. Responsibilities will include a mix of long-term projects and network escalation tasks, all focused on maintaining a network that is stable, secure, and scalable.

Job Responsibility:

Designing and deploying data center network fabric
Monitoring and maintaining all network equipment via SNMP, API or other means available
Using standard processes, maintain network security policies on Palo Alto firewalls
Maintain and scale data center interconnects as needed
Research and implement new connectivity methods to AWS infrastructure
Collaborate with diverse teams to integrate on premises Kubernetes clusters into our infrastructure
Continue to improve and maintain our existing enterprise office network infrastructure
Act as an escalation point for any network operations queries

Requirements:

At least 4 years experience configuring and maintaining web-scale production networks
Strong Linux skills (3 or more years preferred)
Experience with network automation, specifically using Ansible
Dedicated and has a growth-mindset to improve themselves, the team, and the business
Excellent collaboration skills and are able to document work and share knowledge with the rest of the team internally and externally
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience with designing, troubleshooting, and operating data center networks including L2 switching and L3 routing with OSPF and BGP
Linux routing software such as FRR, BIRD, or equivalent
Automating network tasks using scripting or configuration management tools such as Ansible and Python
Cisco, Juniper, and Dell, switches, and security appliances
Operating OpenFlow networks and/or BigSwitch Cloud Fabric
Working with Amazon AWS

What we offer:

Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
Focus on mental health and well-being: Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
No meeting Fridays
Paid parental leave
Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
Paid volunteer time
Focus on your career growth: Development Dollars
Leadership development
Access to thousand of on-demand e-learnings
Travel Discounts
Employee Resource Groups
Competitive retirement and health plans
Free lunch 2 days per week
Fun quarterly events such as boat trips, arcades, ski trips, Thursday happy hours, and more

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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