Solutions Engineer II

Akamai

3h • Remote

About The Position

Our team works with global companies in every major industry to make the internet fast and secure. As a partner to the Global 500, we collaborate with customers and prospects to align Akamai solutions to business needs. We build relationships and insights to maximize product value through the full scope of our global platform.
Shape the future of the Internet
In this role, you'll play an integral part in sales cycles, defining solutions that meet the requirements of our customers. You will be self-motivated and highly articulate, with a naturally curious mindset that drives insightful questioning and deep discovery. Collaborating with sales partners, you will drive net-new customer acquisition, leading technical evaluations and accelerating early product adoption in competitive opportunities.

Requirements

• Have 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, another related field or its equivalent
• Have experience with internet technologies and cybersecurity concepts, including but not limited to, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP(S), APIs, WAF, DDoS
• Have knowledge of cloud platforms and AI driven technology to be able to position high performance scalable solutions
• Be a customer advocate passionate about delivering technical solutions with a proven track record of delivering high-impact technical demos and value confirmations
• Be a team player, able to collaborate, prioritize, and solve problems in a fast changing environment

Responsibilities

• Partnering with sales to identify, qualify, and win net-new customer opportunities through excellent technical discovery and consultative engagement
• Managing the technical proposal process and ensuring all technical information and recommendations addressing customer requirements are accurate
• Tracking activities for business analysis and reporting, designing technical solutions to meet our customer's needs
• Leading technical activities such as demos, proof of concepts and value confirmations

Benefits

• FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world.
• FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised).
• We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life: Your health Your finances Your family Your time at work Your time pursuing other endeavors
• Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees