Senior Enterprise Security Architect

Akamai•Cambridge, MA

17h•$119,600 - $215,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Our team is a core part of the pre-sales solution engineering group. We collaborate across our global business units empowering and supporting our peers. We also consult with customers and prospects on the application of our advanced infrastructure security solutions. Help customers gain better visibility and security across their network estates. You'll be focused on helping drive sales of our DDoS Mitigation suite of products as well as our growing suite of Security Posture Management and DNS products. You will be the technical evangelist supporting customers with the adoption of our products and services. You'll play a pivotal role in demonstrating the value of our solutions, helping to close the sale.

Requirements

8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, another related field or its equivalent.
Experience in networking, security and pre-sales
Demonstrate excellent communication skills and an ability to build trusting relationships with customers across various levels
Be a self-starter and have a passion for learning and embracing new technologies to grow your security pre-sales experience
Have experience consulting with customers on their security strategy

Responsibilities

Working closely with direct and channel sales to educate customers on Akamai's infrastructure security products, including Prolexic
Supporting the technical pre-sales process for field teams and evangelizing our security solutions and services to customers
Collaborating with product management to identify evolving requirements and influence security product roadmap
Engaging with customers on demos, deep-dive technical conversations and product trials to drive security sales
Staying nimble and growing with us as we bring new security products to market