Job Description

Job Category: Security Architect:Are you excited by the prospect of detecting and mitigating the latest cyber attacks?Would you enjoy protecting the world's leading brands in a fast-paced learning environment?Join our world class Security Operations Command CenterAkamai's industry-leading Security Operations Command Center (SOCC) protects various enterprises. We hand hold our security customers against real-time cyber-attacks and cyber-terrorism on daily basis. 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 timeAs Security Architect II, you'll engage in critical network and attack-related events for Akamai's managed security customers. Help identify real time cyber-attacks, strategize & deploy mitigations while neutralizing adverse impact to the end users.As a Security Architect II, 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 customer's digital properties and/or their business network
• Communicating with customers regarding challenges and providing updates and results on your mitigation and analysis
• Innovating around tooling development & product enhancement.
• Being a good advocate to customer centricity during day-to-day operations & incidents

Do what you loveTo be successful in this role you will:

• Have Obtain relevant industry experience on primarily networking OR Akamai Platform OR Web application Security.
• Have an in-depth understanding of networking fundamentals; Basic networking, TCP, IP, UDP.
• Demonstrate knowledge of how the internet works, including, DNS. HTTP, Suite of IP Protocols
• Need to have a common understanding on OWASP top 10 and how they relate to internet services compromise/attacks
• Need to demonstrate excellent verbal & written communication skills and excellent collaboration & team work.
• Have passion and ability to learn new tools and technologies and problem solving.

Build your career at AkamaiOur ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you. The kind that can turn impossible into possible. We're doing everything we can to make Akamai a great place to work. A place where you can learn, grow and have a meaningful impact.With our company moving so fast, it's important that you're able to build new skills, explore new roles, and try out different opportunities. There are so many different ways to build your career at Akamai, and we want to support you as much as possible. We have all kinds of development opportunities available, from programs such as GROW and Mentoring, to internal events like the APEX Expo and tools such as Linkedin Learning, all to help you expand your knowledge and experience here.Learn moreNot sure if this job is the right match for you or want to learn more about the job before you apply? Schedule a 15-minute exploratory call with the Recruiter and they would be happy to share more details.

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