II Security Architect

Akamai Technologies
Denver, CO, United States
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$139,300.0 - $250,700.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Bash Shell Big Data Cloud Computing Data Centers Networking Hardware Python (Programming Language) Network Segmentation Akamai Web Application Security

Job description

Senior level Lead enterprise network segmentation projects using Guardicore Micro Segmentation across data center and cloud environments. Responsibilities include architecture design, project planning, installation, integration, configuration, policy deployment, documentation, customization, training, optimization, and troubleshooting. The role partners with customers, Support, and Engineering teams to deliver successful implementations and improve post-sales satisfaction. The summary above was generated by AI

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 II 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, Own and expand customer relationships across the Western United States for a cloud-based healthcare genomics platform. Drive adoption, usage, and account growth within hospitals, laboratories, and healthcare organizations; identify expansion opportunities; navigate complex stakeholder groups; provide account support; and partner with sales teams on customer meetings and commercial development. The field-based role requires approximately 30-40% territory travel.

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits & conditions

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $139,300 - $250,700/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply., 52 Minutes Ago Remote or Hybrid 45K-85K Annually Junior 45K-85K Annually Junior Artificial Intelligence * Fintech * Insurance * Marketing Tech * Software * Analytics Handle inbound calls and warm leads, consult customers on insurance needs, recommend appropriate property and casualty coverage, and convert prospects into policyholders. The role includes paid training and licensing, customer communication, sales closing, and brand representation. Representatives must work a fixed schedule including one weekend day and meet remote-work requirements with a dedicated workspace and wired high-speed internet. Top Skills: PcWired High-Speed Internet SOPHiA GENETICS, An Hour Ago Remote or Hybrid 119K-170K Annually Senior level 119K-170K Annually Senior level Artificial Intelligence * Cloud * Fintech * Information Technology * Insurance * Financial Services * Big Data Analytics Lead end-to-end operational and financial management of the Executive Aviation Program, managing vendor contracts, optimizing aircraft usage and costs, coordinating complex executive travel, providing 24/7 escalated support, forecasting and reporting usage and expenses, and advising leadership on program performance and improvements. Top Skills: ExcelMS Office

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About the company

At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, trillions of times a day. Whether you’re streaming live events, scrolling social media, watching your favorite series, or managing your savings, we’re the engine behind the scenes. We provide the world’s most distributed platform from Cloud to Edge to help the giants of the digital world work faster and stay more secure, making the internet a better experience for everyone. Our focus is simple: Cloud and Edge: Running apps closer to users for instant performance. Security: Neutralizing threats before they ever reach your data. Content Delivery: Scaling the world’s biggest moments without a glitch. AI: Enabling our customers to build, secure, and scale AI apps on the world’s most distributed cloud platform. At Akamai, we don’t just support the internet; we power and protect it, because behind every great digital experience is a massive hidden challenge. And we’re the ones who solve it. When millions of people hit play or pay, Akamai ensures it just works.

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