Solutions Engineer II - Cybersecurity/Cloud (Presales) - M/F/D

Job Description

Would consulting with customers to build internet solutions excite you? Are you a good storyteller? We work with world leading companies in every major industry to make the internet fast and secure. Partnering with Global 500, we collaborate with customers and prospects to align Akamai's solutions to business needs. We build relationships and insights to maximize product value through the full scope of our global platform.

Shape the future of the internet

As a Solutions Engineer, you'll build relationships, becoming a trusted advisor to our customers, delivering innovative solutions. Along team in Munich, you will get to work with all the technologies Akamai has to offer. By partnering with engineering and business teams you will become a Subject Matter Expert.

Responsibilities

• Leading revenue and acquiring new business by evangelizing Akamai's technology to existing and prospective customers.
• Engaging with customers during the sales-cycle to gather requirements and develop proposals, design, delivery, demos and proof‑of‑concepts.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to strengthen customer relationships by becoming the go‑to person for technical queries.
• Supporting and advising internal cross‑functional teams to ensure customers get appropriate updates, upgrades and event‑oriented solutions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge in Cloud and Internet technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, Web architecture and design.
• Have an interest in internet technologies and protocols, web performance/security solutions, such as WAF, DDoS protection, Bots, Zero trust.
• Demonstrate experience with presenting technical topics to diverse audiences.
• Be a good team player, able to collaborate, prioritize, and solve problems in a fast‑changing environment.
• Be fluent in German and English.

Work arrangements

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. For this role, we are looking for someone based in the Munich area, able to come to the office at least one day per week in order to create synergy with the team.

Benefits

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

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 learn and make a real impact in a global technology company? Come join us and learn with a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! By the end of your assignment, you will gain a network of encouraging colleagues ready to support you in your studies and beyond.