Principal Technical Solutions Architect- Public Sector - Remote

Would you enjoy working on a wide range of technical challenges for our customers?

Are you passionate about cutting edge technology and what it can do for customers?

Join our Public Sector Team

At Akamai, we empower the public sector with cutting-edge technologies that enable government agencies, defense organizations, and public institutions to achieve their missions securely and efficiently. As a leader in cloud security, content delivery, and edge computing, Akamai's Public Sector team is at the forefront of delivering reliable, scalable solutions for our nation’s most critical missions.

Partner with the best

As a Principal Technical Solutions 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 and customers, and coordinate closely with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of our products to meet mission-critical requirements.

As a Technical Solutions Architect Principal, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and contributing to technical sections of proposals and whitepapers for public sector RFPs and RFIs.
• Serving as a public-facing technical expert for Akamai at industry events, conferences, and webinars, showcasing the value of our solutions to public sector stakeholders
• Engaging with public sector customers, understanding their mission-critical needs and translating them into tailored technical solutions using Akamai's portfolio
• Working closely with product management, engineering, and sales teams to influence product roadmaps and ensure alignment with public sector requirements
• 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.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 15 years of relevant experience in technical architecture, solutions engineering, or roles within cloud, cybersecurity, or networking technologies 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, whitepapers, 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 superior solutions.

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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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

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!

Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

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Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $145,300 - $301,700/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. 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.