Solutions Engineer II
Akamai Technologies
Job Description
Our team works with global companies in every major industry to make the internet fast and secure. As a partner to the Global 500, we collaborate with customers and prospects to align Akamai solutions to business needs. We build relationships and insights to maximize product value through the full scope of our global platform.
In this role, youll play an integral part in sales cycles, defining solutions that meet the
requirements
of our customers. You will be self-motivated and highly articulate, with a naturally curious mindset that drives insightful questioning and deep discovery. Collaborating with sales partners, you will drive net-new customer acquisition, leading technical evaluations and accelerating early product adoption in competitive opportunities.
As a Solutions Engineer II, you will be responsible for: • Partnering with sales to identify, qualify, and win net-new customer opportunities through excellent technical discovery and consultative engagement • Managing the technical proposal process and ensuring all technical information and recommendations addressing customer
requirements
are accurate • Tracking activities for business analysis and reporting, designing technical solutions to meet our customers needs • Leading technical activities such as demos, proof of concepts and value confirmations To be successful in this role you will: • Have 5 years of relevant
experience
and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, another related field or its equivalent • Have
experience
with internet technologies and cybersecurity concepts, including but not limited to, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP(S), APIs, WAF, DDoS • Have knowledge of cloud platforms and AI driven technology to be able to position high performance scalable solutions • Be a customer advocate passionate
about
delivering technical solutions with a proven track record of delivering high-impact technical demos and value confirmations • Be a team player, able to collaborate, prioritize, and solve problems in a fast changing environment FlexBase, Akamais 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.
Connect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like! We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together. At Akamai, were 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, youll 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