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# Principal Enterprise Architect- Remote

- **Company:** Akamai Technologies
- **Location:** Springfield, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $159,600.0 - $287,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing Security, Akamai, Web Applications, Multiaccess Edge Computing
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3448909485&tx=FJ5552FFL&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Have 15 years of relevant experience in technical architecture and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
 * Have extensive experience working in the public sector, with deep knowledge of federal and defense missions.
 * Have proven experience in contributing to and writing technical proposals, white papers, and RFP/RFI responses.
 * Have technical presentation skills with experience speaking at industry events and webinars.
 * Have the ability to build trusted relationships with government customers and technology partners.
 * Have the ability to navigate ambiguity, take ownership of challenges, and drive outcomes even in complex situations.
 * Have the willingness to challenge the status quo and innovate to deliver solutions.

## Description

As a Principal Enterprise Architect, you will be instrumental in driving technical success in the public sector. With a focus on designing, evangelizing, and delivering comprehensive solutions. That leverage Akamai's full portfolio. You will support business development efforts, build relationships with key partners. Customers, and coordinate closely with internal teams.

As a Principal Enterprise Architect, you will be responsible for:

 * Leading and contribute to technical sections of proposals and white papers for public sector RFPs and RFIs.
 * Serving as a public-facing technical expert for Akamai at industry events, conferences, and webinars
 * Engaging with public sector customers, understanding their mission-critical needs
 * Working closely with product management, engineering, and sales teams
 * Representing Akamai as a thought leader on topics like cloud security, edge computing, and web application protection.
 * Leading technical solution development, stitching together Akamai's portfolio to meet the unique requirements of public sector missions.