Solutions Engineer II - Cybersecurity/Cloud (Presales)

Akamai, a global leader that keeps the internet swift and secure for major enterprises, is looking for a Solutions Engineer II focused on cybersecurity and cloud pre‑sales. The position serves customers in Switzerland, helping them adopt Akamai’s extensive platform to meet business objectives. In this role you will act as a technical advisor, guiding prospects and existing clients through the sales journey. Typical activities include collecting requirements, crafting proposals, designing and demonstrating proof‑of‑concepts, and delivering product demos. You will partner with engineering and business groups to become the go‑to expert for technical questions, while also supporting internal teams to ensure customers receive timely upgrades and event‑driven solutions. The ideal candidate must possess solid understanding of cloud and internet fundamentals such as TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and web architecture. A genuine interest in web performance and security technologies—like web application firewalls, DDoS mitigation, bot management and zero‑trust concepts—is required. Proven ability to present technical material to varied audiences, strong teamwork skills, and the capacity to prioritize and solve problems in a rapidly evolving setting are essential