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Fastly helps people stay better connected with the things they love. Fastlys edge cloud platform enables customers to create great digital experiences quickly securely and reliably by processing serving and securing our customers applications as close to their end-users as possible at the edge of the Internet. The platform is designed to take advantage of the modern internet to be programmable and to support agile software development. Fastlys customers include many of the worlds most prominent companies including Vimeo Pinterest The New York Times and GitHub.
Were building a more trustworthy Internet. Come join us.
Posting Open Date: June 9th 2025
Anticipated Posting Close Date*: August 1st 2025
*Job posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
Senior Enterprise (Security) Architect - West Coast
Fastlys Enterprise Architect team is responsible for providing security insights technical recommendations and knowledge throughout the prospecting and pre-sales stages of the sales process. Partnering with Sales Engineers Account Management and Channels representing Fastlys security services internally and externally helping Fastly to win new business and grow Fastlys Security Business across the globe.
Fastly is looking for an Application and API Security subject matter expert to join our North America team leading efforts to drive Fastly Security Sales effectively communicating Fastlys Security Services to our largest most complex customers and use cases across North America
As an Enterprise (Security) Architect you also will be key in efforts to level up and enable our local sales and sales engineering teams on Fastlys security portfolio competitive displacement and the wider threat landscape. Lastly you will be key in North America wide thought leadership engagements and events.
What Youll Do
Sales
This is a client facing role; as Fastlys trusted security advisor you will lead local teams in winning net new security business
Help to build best practices with regards to proof of concepts (PoC) product demonstrations and other customer facing activities.
Product
Help establish and maintain a feedback loop to Fastlys Security Product team(s) ensuring that product features are prioritised and that the voice of the customer is heard.
Ensure that the local teams are aware of new Security features and their associated use cases and that proof of value exercises are implemented using best practices.
Improve competitive analysis and displacement techniques for competing security solutions in the EMEA region.
Enablement
Ensure Sales and Sales Engineering are kept up to date on Fastly Security offerings through running internal demonstrations presentations and Q&A sessions.
Help teams stay up to date on competitive events and services.
Thought Leadership
Become a Fastly Security thought leader through compelling
Speaking Engagements
Speaking engagement
Blogs and Whitepapers
What Were Looking For
Seasoned security expert (8 years) with strong hands-on experience in these technologies and processes.
Content Delivery and Edge Platforms
Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
DDoS Mitigation
Bot Management
Excellent communication and speaking skills
Ability to act with little to no supervision
Well be super impressed if you have experience in any of these:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
DevOps tools and processes
Why Fastly
We have a huge impact. Fastly is a small company with a big reach. Not only do our customers have a tremendous user base but we also support a growing number of open source projects and initiatives. Outside of code employees are encouraged to share causes close to their heart with others so we can help lend a supportive hand.
We love distributed teams. Fastlys home-base is in San Francisco but we have multiple offices and employees sprinkled around the globe. In fact 50% of our employees work outside of SF! An international remote culture is in our DNA.
We care about you. Fastly works hard to create a positive environment for our employees and we think your life outside of work is important too. We support our teams with great benefits like up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave options for free medical/dental/vision plans and an open vacation program that enables our folks to take the time they need to recharge (some benefits may vary by location).
We value diversity. Growing and maintaining our inclusive and diverse team matters to us. We are committed to being a company where our employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and have the ability to be successful -- every day.
We are passionate. Fastly is chock full of passionate people and were not one size fits all. Fastly employs authors pilots skiers parents (of humans and animals) makeup geeks coffee connoisseurs and more. We love employees for who they are and what they are passionate about.
Were always looking for humble sharp and creative folks to join the Fastly team. If you think you might be a fit please apply!
Work Hours:
This position will require you to be available during core business hours.
Work Location(s) & Travel Requirements:
This position is open to Hybrid And Remote Work Locations.
San Francisco CA
Seattle WA
Fastly currently embraces a largely hybrid model for most roles which allows employees flexibility to split their time between the office and home.
There is a strong preference for Hybrid near a local office. However we may be willing to consider remote candidates within the US.
This position may require travel as required by your role or requested by your manager.
Salary:
The estimated range for On-Target Earnings for this role is $189823.00 to $227787.00. On-Target Earnings consists of a combination of annual base pay and sales compensation variable target. The standard pay split for this role (i.e. base pay vs. variable target %) is 75/25.
Starting salary may vary based on permissible non-discriminatory factors such as experience skills qualifications and location.
This role is eligible to participate in Fastlys global sales compensation plan and may participate in Fastlys equity program.
Benefits:
We care about you. Fastly works hard to create a positive environment for our employees and we think your life outside of work is important too. We support our teams with great benefits that start on the first day of your employment with Fastly. Curious about our offerings
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance. Family planning mental health support along with Employee Assistance Program Insurance (Life Disability and Accident) a Flexible Vacation policy and up to 18 days of accrued paid sick leave are there to help support our employees. We also offer 401(k) (including company match) and an Employee Stock Purchase Program. For 2025 we offer 10 paid local holidays 11 paid company wellness days.
Why Fastly
We have a huge impact.Fastly is a small company with a big reach. Not only doour customershave a tremendous user base but we also support a growing number ofopen source projects and of code employees are encouraged to share causes close to their heart with others so we can help lend a supportive hand.
We love distributed teams. Fastlys home-base is in San Francisco but we have multiple offices and employees sprinkled around the globe. As a new hire you will be able to attend our IN-PERSON new hire orientation in our San Francisco office! It is an exciting week-long experience that we offer to new employees to build connections with colleagues across Fastly participate in hands-on learning opportunities and immerse yourself in our culture firsthand.
We value diversity.Growing and maintaining our inclusive and diverse team matters to us. We are committed to being a company where our employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and have the ability to be successful -- every day.
We are passionate.Fastly is chock full of passionate people and were not one size fits all. Fastly employs authors pilots skiers parents (of humans and animals) makeup geeks coffee connoisseurs and more. We love employees for who they are and what they are passionate about.
Were always looking for humble sharp and creative folks to join the Fastly team. If you think you might be a fit please apply! A fully completed application and resume or CV are required when applying.
Fastly is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and to providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Our employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin family or parental status physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and federal or state disability laws Fastly will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact your Recruiter or the Fastly Employee Relations team at or .
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full Time