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The team's mission is to accelerate innovation by making computing simple, scalable, accessible, and affordable for all. We provide the infrastructure and services that enable developers to build next generation edge native applications.\nShape the future of the Internet\nAs a Senior TSA, you'll be at the forefront of Akamai's cloud and edge computing initiatives. You will work directly with customers to architect and implement transformative solutions. 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We provide the world's most distributed platform from Cloud to Edge to help the giants of the digital world work faster and stay more secure, making the internet a better experience for everyone.\nOur focus is simple:\nCloud and Edge: Running apps closer to users for instant performance.\nSecurity: Neutralizing threats before they ever reach your data.\nContent Delivery: Scaling the world's biggest moments without a glitch.\nAI: Enabling our customers to build, secure, and scale AI apps on the world's most distributed cloud platform.\nAt Akamai, we don't just support the internet; we power and protect it, because behind every great digital experience is a massive hidden challenge. And we're the ones who solve it. When millions of people hit play or pay, Akamai ensures it just works.\nBenefits at Akamai: We support your health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work. 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