Senior II Security Architect: Micro Segmentation Lead

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 139,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K savings plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior II Security Architect to lead the implementation of Guardicore micro segmentation for enterprise clients.

You will plan, install, and integrate the product across diverse data center and cloud environments, guiding projects from architecture to final documentation. You will work with customers to deliver advanced services, configure policies, and resolve issues with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
• Experience deploying, configuring and troubleshooting software or networking equipment.
• In-depth knowledge in Networking, Operating Systems and Data Center Infrastructure.
• Demonstrate the ability to be proactive with a keen desire to learn.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and are not afraid to challenge expectations and perceptions.
• Demonstrate skills in network or endpoint security platforms, scripting (Bash, Python).
• Have a history working with large enterprises and can talk about leading major successful projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning, installation and integration of the Guardicore product in diverse infrastructure environments.
• Working with customers throughout a delivery project life cycle from project management and architecture design to installation, configuration and documentation.
• Deploying and implementing network segmentation policies using our state of the art segmentation platform.
• Delivering advanced professional services (such as customizations / training / expansions / configurations / optimizations).
• Working closely with Support and Engineering teams to quickly resolve any client issues and drive customer post-sales satisfaction.

Skills

Networking

Operating Systems

Data Center Infrastructure

Communication

Collaboration

Proactive Learning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Bash

Python

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior II Security Architect to lead the implementation of Guardicore micro segmentation for enterprise clients.

You will plan, install, and integrate the product across diverse data center and cloud environments, guiding projects from architecture to final documentation. You will work with customers to deliver advanced services, configure policies, and resolve issues with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.