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Senior II Enterprise Security Architect
Akamai Technologies · Singapore · back to the listing
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What this role officially is
technical sales representative — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Technical sales representatives act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.
Also known as: assistant technical sales representative, field saleswoman, inside technical sales representative, field salesperson, technical field sales representative, trainee technical sales engineer
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- 16 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity
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The listing, marked up
Are you passionate about cutting edge technology and ensuring customer success?
Would you like to be a trusted advisor for cutting-edge API discovery, threat mitigation, posture management, and AI Security?
Join our Enterprise Security Solution Engineering Group!
You'll work with customers to address their evolving needs in API and AI Security, implementing our solutions for maximum impact. Our customers rely on our platform to protect their most critical infrastructure and AI-driven workflows.
Partner with the best
You'll act as a subject matter expert in customers' API security strategies to ensure highest customer satisfaction.
As a Senior Enterprise Security Architect, you will be responsible for:
• Owning the technical sales lifecycle, including discovery, solution design, and delivery of compelling product demonstrations
• Translating complex technical concepts into impactful use cases for diverse audiences, from technical engineers to C-level executives
• Serving as the go-to expert on API security for customers, internal teams, and partners
• Taking a consultative approach to solutions and solving challenges around next
generation security transformation
• Acting as the technical point of contact for customers ensuring their success and satisfaction
• Gathering customer requirements and work closely with product and engineering teams to align solutions to customer needs
• Presenting Akamai's API security vision and best practices at industry conferences, webinars, and customer workshops
• Partnering with sales, product management, and engineering teams to drive alignment and continuously improve the customer experience
Do what you love
To be successful in this role you will:
• Have excellent knowledge of APIs, API gateways, web application firewalls (WAF), and API security practices
• Have 12 years1 in a technical pre-sales, solution architecture, or related role in cybersecurity or API-related fields
• Display proficiency in internet technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS, and RESTful APIs
• Possess hands-on experience with scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Bash
• Display familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native architectures
• Have experience deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English
• Possess good presentation skills to explain complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Build your career at Akamai
Our ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you. The kind that can turn impossible into possible. We’re doing everything we can to make Akamai a great place to work. A place where you can learn, grow and have a meaningful impact.
With our company moving so fast, it’s important that you’re able to build new skills, explore new roles, and try out different opportunities. There are so many different ways to build your career at Akamai, and we want to support you as much as possible. We have all kinds of development opportunities available, from programs such as GROW and Mentoring, to internal events like the APEX Expo and tools such as Linkedin Learning, all to help you expand your knowledge and experience here.
Learn more
Not sure if this job is the right match for you or want to learn more about the job before you apply? Schedule a 15-minute exploratory call with the Recruiter and they would be happy to share more details.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Would you like to be a trusted advisor for cutting-edge API discovery, threat mitigation, posture management, and AI Security?
Join our Enterprise Security Solution Engineering Group!
You'll work with customers to address their evolving needs in API and AI Security, implementing our solutions for maximum impact. Our customers rely on our platform to protect their most critical infrastructure and AI-driven workflows.
Partner with the best
You'll act as a subject matter expert in customers' API security strategies to ensure highest customer satisfaction.
As a Senior Enterprise Security Architect, you will be responsible for:
• Owning the technical sales lifecycle, including discovery, solution design, and delivery of compelling product demonstrations
• Translating complex technical concepts into impactful use cases for diverse audiences, from technical engineers to C-level executives
• Serving as the go-to expert on API security for customers, internal teams, and partners
• Taking a consultative approach to solutions and solving challenges around next
generation security transformation
• Acting as the technical point of contact for customers ensuring their success and satisfaction
• Gathering customer requirements and work closely with product and engineering teams to align solutions to customer needs
• Presenting Akamai's API security vision and best practices at industry conferences, webinars, and customer workshops
• Partnering with sales, product management, and engineering teams to drive alignment and continuously improve the customer experience
Do what you love
To be successful in this role you will:
• Have excellent knowledge of APIs, API gateways, web application firewalls (WAF), and API security practices
• Have 12 years1 in a technical pre-sales, solution architecture, or related role in cybersecurity or API-related fields
• Display proficiency in internet technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS, and RESTful APIs
• Possess hands-on experience with scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Bash
• Display familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native architectures
• Have experience deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English
• Possess good presentation skills to explain complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Build your career at Akamai
Our ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you. The kind that can turn impossible into possible. We’re doing everything we can to make Akamai a great place to work. A place where you can learn, grow and have a meaningful impact.
With our company moving so fast, it’s important that you’re able to build new skills, explore new roles, and try out different opportunities. There are so many different ways to build your career at Akamai, and we want to support you as much as possible. We have all kinds of development opportunities available, from programs such as GROW and Mentoring, to internal events like the APEX Expo and tools such as Linkedin Learning, all to help you expand your knowledge and experience here.
Learn more
Not sure if this job is the right match for you or want to learn more about the job before you apply? Schedule a 15-minute exploratory call with the Recruiter and they would be happy to share more details.
Originally posted on Himalayas