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Solutions Architect II - Akamai
Solutions Architect
Senior technical consultant who designs and implements Akamai CDN and security solutions for Global 500 enterprises, aligning platform capabilities with customer business goals and driving adoption of web performance and protection services.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Engage with enterprise customers to assess their web performance, security, and delivery requirements.
- Design end‑to‑end solutions leveraging Akamai’s CDN, web application firewall, and cloud security services.
- Present technical architectures, proof‑of‑concepts, and migration plans to senior stakeholder audiences.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and support teams to ensure successful implementation and ongoing optimization.
- Provide thought leadership and best‑practice guidance to drive adoption of Akamai’s platform across the customer’s ecosystem.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience designing and deploying CDN, web security, or cloud networking solutions for large enterprises.
- Deep understanding of HTTP, TLS, DNS, and modern web performance optimization techniques.
- Proven ability to translate business needs into scalable technical architectures and deliver compelling technical presentations.
- Hands‑on experience with Akamai products or comparable CDN/security platforms.
- Strong communication and consulting skills, with a track record of building trusted relationships with senior technical leaders.
Skills
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