Senior II Enterprise Security Architect

Akamai Technologies GmbH

India

Hybrid

INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Comprehensive health benefits

Family support programs

Financial wellness options

Time management benefits

Job summary

Akamai Technologies GmbH is seeking a Senior Enterprise Security Architect II to support customers in adopting cutting-edge security technologies. The role involves owning proof-of-concepts and collaborating with internal teams and partners. Ideal candidates have over 12 years of experience, expertise in network security, and understanding of public cloud platforms. This position offers flexible working options, allowing employees to choose their workspace, whether at home or in the office, within India.

Qualifications

12+ years of relevant experience is required.
Experience in large, complex, customer-facing environments is essential.
Ability to present complex technical material to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

Own and shape proof-of-concepts, beta programs, and pre-sales activities.
Assist customers with moving to more agile security models.
Educate internal teams and partners on Enterprise solution portfolios.

Skills

Technical sales cycle

Network security and firewall technical skills

Public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI)

Cloud native technologies (Microservices, Kubernetes)

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Are you passionate about cutting‑edge technology and customer success?

Do Software Defined Segmentation and Zero Trust Security interest you?

Join our Enterprise Security Team!

Our Enterprise Division is responsible for developing and selling Enterprise Security, Identity, Application Access products and Microsegmentation. Our goal is to navigate an evolution within customers to a more secure, dynamic and agile infrastructure. Collaborating with our enterprise sales, other internal teams and external partners is key.

Partner with the best

As a Senior Enterprise Security Architect II, you will sit at the heart of the sales process. 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.

Responsibilities

Owning, shaping, and running proof‑of‑concepts, beta programs, and pre‑sales activities with customers and partner teams
Diving into enterprise architecture discovery and hands‑on software configuration
Strategizing with and assisting customers as they move to more agile, secure, identity‑centric security models
Taking a consultative approach to solutions and solving challenges around next‑generation security transformation
Educating and enabling internal teams and partners regarding our Enterprise solution portfolios to motivate effective sales strategies
Influencing product roadmaps and ensuring the inclusion of business priorities and requirements of customers

Qualifications

Have 12+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or its equivalent
Have experience working in large, complex, customer‑facing environments with responsibility for the technical sales cycle
Be able to effectively present complex and technical material to varying audiences virtually and in‑person
Have a good demonstration of deep experience in hands‑on network security and firewall technical skills
Have a good understanding of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) and cloud native technologies (Microservices, Kubernetes)
Have experience supporting and working with mid to large Indian enterprise customers across government, BFSI, ITES, manufacturing, pharma sectors

Work in a way that works for you

FlexBase, Akamai’s Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.

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