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Do possess strong written and verbal communication skills?
Are you somebody who enjoys collaborating with lots of different stakeholders?
Join our Security Program Management Team
The Application Security Technology Group is responsible for the technologies powering Akamai’s security products and protecting some of the world’s major internet brands. Within the program management branch of the team, you’ll be responsible for contributing to strategic initiative projects.
Join our top-rated intern & co-op programs
As a participant in our programs, you will gain valuable experience and make contributions through meaningful project work. You will have the opportunity to join us for trainings, networking events, and engagements with company leadership. Our 12-week intern program starts in May.
Make a difference with hands-on strategy
In this role, you’ll be working cross-functionally with program managers, security executives, engineers, and Akamai’s competitive intelligence team to help inform strategy. You’ll work on creating product roadmaps, tracking milestones and deliverables, and debriefing executive leadership. You’ll also contribute to content development, presentations, and the preparation for key industry events.
As an Intern – Business Operations, you will be responsible for:
● Analyzing information on strategic initiatives and relaying relevant summaries to leadership
● Supporting communications for the Senior Vice President of Security Applications
● Creating content, presentations, talking points, and prep documents for industry and media events
● Contributing to strategic initiatives through roadmaps, milestone tracking, and project execution
● Analyzing customer and marketing insights, analyst reports, and information alongside the competitive intelligence team
Do what you love
To be successful in this role you will:
● Be currently studying in a Bachelor’s degree program in Business, Communications, or another related field and returning to school after the conclusion of the internship.
● Be able to work out of the Dallas, Texas office as needed throughout the summer
● Demonstrate exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to present to executive-level leadership
● Be able to thoroughly and succinctly analyze and summarize technical information
● Have team organization skills, ensuring best practices in cross-functional global teams
● Have experience using Google Suite (Tableau experience is a plus)
Working with us
At Akamai, we’re 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, you’ll thrive here.
Benefits
Through our intern and co-op programs we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Financial benefits offered to interns and co-ops, including a 401k and health insurance, are offered through our managed service provider (MSP). Students also gain the following benefits directly from our programs:
● Mentorship
● Career development trainings
● Visibility into senior leadership through Fireside Chats
● Networking and social events with an international intern cohort
● Final project showcase presented to the company
● Fun perks including Akamai branded merchandise
About us
Innovating on a global scale, we deliver our customers a fast, smart and secure intelligent edge platform. Working against a backdrop of digital collaboration, our highly skilled teams build progressive solutions that have the scope to transform entertainment, business, and life in ways that we have yet to imagine.
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 energize and inspire you!
Akamai is committed to complying with COVID-19 requirements in the countries where it operates. For roles subject to vaccination mandates, we require proof of vaccination or an approved exemption, if permitted, as a condition of employment. We will provide additional details regarding our vaccine record submission and exemption request protocols during the hiring and onboarding process.
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