Senior Security Architect

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

Does the opportunity to make a difference at a leading technology organization excite you?

Join our Micro Segmentation Professional Services team

With our cutting-edge technology, we are changing the way organizations protect their most critical assets in their data center and cloud environments. Our team is responsible for implementing network segmentation projects for our strategic customers, using our Guardicore Micro Segmentation product. We collaborate with customers and prospects to align our solutions to business needs.

Partner with our enterprise customers

You will design, plan and drive the implementation of segmentation projects for large enterprises. You will work closely with customers to manage projects, provide creative solutions, and develop successful implementations.

As a Senior Security Architect, you will be responsible for:

• 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

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
• Have experience deploying, configuring and troubleshooting software or networking equipment
• Have in-depth knowledge in Networking, Operating Systems and Data Center Infrastructure
• Demonstrate the ability to be proactive with a keen desire to learn
• Have 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

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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At Akamai, we're curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, you'll thrive here.

Working for you

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. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:

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

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