Senior Security Compliance Specialist

Do you relish the prospect of working with cutting-edge web security platforms?

Would you enjoy translating security compliance into business and product requirements?

Join our global Information Security team

Our Information Security Compliance Team is central to Akamai's commitment to get ahead of changes around security standards. We are a team of security subject matter experts. We translate compliance requirements into verifiable stories that provide guidance to engineering teams/explain our procedures to assessors.

Shape internet security

You will help our team safeguard the security of Akamai's infrastructure/ provide internal advocacy for security practices. You will work closely with product/engineering teams to help ensure our systems meet the safety/security compliance needs of our U.S. Public Sector customers.

As a Senior Security Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Evaluating the effectiveness/efficiency of compliance program activities and lead improvements with delivery at scale in mind
• Leading efforts to prepare and incorporate new products into Akamai's FedRAMP authorizations
• Completing activities required to maintain and update FedRAMP Continuous Monitoring documentation
• Working closely with engineering/product teams to implement/configure the required security controls and safeguards to maintain compliance
• Identifying and addressing recurring patterns and challenges
• Leading efforts in support of compliance with the U.S. public sector i.e. CMMC/other regulations in the region

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 8 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in computer science/Engineering/Management Information Systems/ its equivalent.
• Have experience with FedRAMP Authorizations
• Be familiar with vulnerability scanning tools and CVSS scoring methodology
• Have experience in IT security, IT risk management or IT audit
• Have experience with industry compliance and security standards including: FedRAMP, NIST/DoD frameworks, SOC 2, ISO 27x, PCI
• Possess the ability to advise customers on architectures to securely meet business needs

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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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 energize 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.

If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $101,400 - $210,600/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. 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.