Senior Software Engineer (Colorado Springs)

Akamai • Cambridge, MA

4h

About The Position

Build and deploy secure, mission-critical platforms supporting Defense customers
in highly regulated operational environments. Our Public Sector team designs and
operates globally distributed cloud-native and edge solutions delivering
resilience, performance, and digital trust. Work inside customer environments
integrating Akamai capabilities with tactical networks, enterprise systems, and
partner technologies.

Integrate secure Akamai platform capabilities directly into Defense mission
systems through hands-on deployment and validation. Translate operational
requirements into secure, scalable, production-ready solutions across
engineering and infrastructure domains. Serve as the primary on-site technical
representative ensuring successful integration and sustained operational
performance.

Requirements

• Have 5 years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, technical integration roles or it's equivalent
• Possess hands-on expertise with Linux or Unix, Python or shell scripting, Git, Docker or Podman, Kubernetes or ECS.
• Exhibit knowledge of Zero Trust architectures including OAuth2, SAML, OIDC, identity-aware routing, and privilege controls.
• Possess active Secret clearance and maintain DoD 8140-compliant certification such as Security+ or CISSP.

Responsibilities

• Leading on-site integration efforts, serving as engineering interface between customers, product teams, and third-party partners during deployment and test cycles.
• Designing and deploying secure cloud-native and edge-based solutions using containers, orchestration platforms, and virtualization technologies.
• Coordinating integration across networking, identity, infrastructure, data flows, and security controls to ensure mission execution.
• Translating mission requirements into technical designs while influencing product roadmap and architectural decisions.
• Troubleshooting complex issues spanning Zero Trust identity, OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, networking, infrastructure, and containerized systems.
• Collaborating with distributed Agile teams to plan, deploy, and sustain integrated capabilities in customer environments.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed