Security Architect

Are you excited by the prospect of mitigating complex cyber attacks on Web apps and APIs?

Would you enjoy protecting the world's leading brands in a fast-paced environment?

Work with industry leading technology

Akamai's industry-leading Security Operations Command Center (SOCC) protects various enterprises. We handhold our security customers against real-time cyber attacks and cyberterrorism daily. Partnering with other technical teams, we detect and mitigate ongoing attacks, helping enterprises protect their online presence. We are the world leader in DDoS, web application, and bot-based attack mitigation.

Respond to cyber attacks in real time

As Security Architect, you'll provide advanced consultation for mitigating attacks on critical web applications & API for Akamai's managed security customers, like banks, e-commerce and other enterprises. You will help identify real-time cyber-attacks based on available data, strategize & suggest or deploy mitigations while neutralizing adverse impact to the end users. 

As a Security Architect, you will be responsible for:

• Devising and engaging mitigation strategies to prevent real-time attacks, using Akamai products & platform
• Performing advanced analysis to identify attacks and threats to customers' digital properties - web applications and associated API's

• Providing consultation & attack mitigation strategies to customers or peer teams based on the analysis

   

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, another related field or its equivalent.
• Have experience working with Python and SQL
• Have relevant industry experience on the Akamai Platform or API, or Web Application Security
• Have experience with data analysis and knowing the basics of machine learning is an advantage
• Have basic understanding of protocols like HTTP, TCP/IP
• Have basic knowledge of common OWASP top 10 and how they relate to internet services, compromise, or attacks
• Have excellent communication skills & teamwork
• Have a passion for helping customers & peers during critical engagements
• Have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop creative solutions

Work in a way that works for you

FlexBase, Akamai's 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. 

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We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.

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.

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

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

About us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

Join us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! 

Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

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Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $70,500 - $146,500/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.