Senior Solutions Engineer

Company: Akamai Technologies
Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: March 10, 2026

Job Description:

Our team works with the worlds leading companies in HCLS, including the largest Health Providers, Insurers, Pharmaceuticals, BioTech companies and more. As a partner to the Global 500, we collaborate with customers and prospects to align Akamai solutions to business needs. We build relationships and insights to maximize product value through the full scope of our global platform. Youll play an integral part in sales cycles, defining solutions that meet the requirements of our customers. Youll be the advisor and technical expert to facilitate product adoption and account growth for customers. As a Senior Solutions Engineer, you will be responsible for: • Creating sales opportunities by managing the pre-sales technical process and demonstrating Akamais technology to customers. • Managing the technical proposal process and ensuring all technical information and recommendations addressing customer requirements are accurate. • Tracking account activity for business analysis and reporting, designing technical solutions to meet our customers needs. • Leading sales activities such as Technical Demos, Customer Analysis Reports (CARs) and Proof of Concepts (POCs). To be successful in this role you will: • Have 8 years of experience and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management or Information Systems • Have experience working in a customer-facing technical solutions pre-sales or post sale role • Have understanding of the internet, including Cloud Computing, CyberSecurity, WAF, Bot Management, DDoS, TCP/IP, DNS, TLS protocols • Be a customer advocate passionate about delivering technical solutions. • Demonstrate experience with presenting technical topics to diverse audiences. • Be a team player, able to collaborate, prioritize, and solve problems in a fast changing environment FlexBase, Akamais 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. Connect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like! We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together. At Akamai, were curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, youll thrive here. 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

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