Security Architect II in London

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, innovate to provide creative solutions, and work to continuously improve for our customers and our team.

Partner with our enterprise customers. Working in our PS team, you will 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.

As a Security Architect, You Will Be Responsible For:

• 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 as well as systems and customizing Akamai security solutions to answer customers' 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.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have experience in web security projects or in supporting security including understanding of modern web attacks.
• Demonstrate good understanding of web technologies including DNS, HTTP, and HTTPS.
• Have experience using Linux, scripting, and log analysis.
• Have experience providing technical solutions and support in a customer-facing role.
• Have a problem‑solving mentality to articulate complex technology simply with great interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Show proactivity and work with a sense of urgency with a constant desire to learn.

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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Benefits:

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

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

About Us:

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge, we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

Join us:

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!