Security Architect II

  • Akamai
  • 03/05/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Would you enjoy working with cutting-edge web security systems?

Does the prospect of being part of a team defending against security attacks excite you?

Join our Security Team

Our Team provides managed services and proactive and reactive support to our global customers. We utilize tools, process and knowledge, integrating and maintaining Akamai security, media, and performance solutions for our clients. We collaborate to solve problems and innovate to continuously improve for our customers and our team.

Partner with our enterprise customers

Working in our PS team, you'll be responsible for all the technical aspects of delivering security solutions-from integration to maintenance and optimization. You will work closely with cross functional teams throughout to ensure the highest quality outcomes.

Responsibilities
  • Owning the technical aspects of integration (configuration, debugging, documentation, testing, go live) of our Security Solutions
  • Collaborating with a cross functional project team to scope, set timelines, create technical solutions, and support the implementation
  • Analyzing customer traffic and systems, customizing Akamai security solutions to address customer security issues
  • Delivering advanced Professional Services such as training, consultancy workshops and optimizations according to customer requirements
  • Participating in ongoing training initiatives to up skill yourself and to train others
  • Attending onsite visits or working remotely to deploy Akamai products and configure them as required
Qualifications
  • Experience in web security projects or in supporting security, including understanding of modern web attacks
  • Strong understanding of web technologies including DNS, HTTP and HTTPS
  • Experience using Linux, scripting and log analysis
  • Experience providing technical solutions and support in a customer facing role
  • Problem solving mentality to articulate complex technology simply, with great interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Proactive, work with a sense of urgency and a constant desire to learn
Flexible Working (FlexBase)

FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on principles that help create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said flexible working was important to them, we listened. FlexBase gives 95% of employees the choice to work from home, their office, or both in the country advertised. This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, helping us find 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.

Benefits

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:

  • Your health
  • Your finances
  • Your family
  • Your time at work
  • Your time pursuing other endeavors

At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future.

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!