Senior Solutions Engineer - API Security
Listed on 2025-12-22
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IT Consultant
Senior Solutions Engineer - API Security
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We empower organizations to protect their API ecosystems. As a trusted advisor for cutting-edge API discovery, threat mitigation and posture management, you will join our Enterprise Security Solution Engineering Group. This role bridges technology and business, combining deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to create real-world value for clients.
As a Senior Solutions Engineer, 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 practical/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.
- Educating sales teams and other stakeholders on API security trends, threats, and best practices.
- Acting as the technical point of contact for customers during their pre-sales journey, ensuring 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. To be successful in this role you will:
- Have 8+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or equivalent.
- Have excellent knowledge of APIs, API gateways, web application firewalls (WAF), and API security practices.
- Have proven experience 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, Graph
QL, and more. - 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.
- Possess exceptional presentation skills and ability to explain complex concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Location:
Cambridge, MA
Salary: $108,900 - $226,100 per year
Akamai Technologies is an 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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