Job Description

Are you a dynamic security engineering professional with experience in large enterprise environments Would you like the opportunity to solve critical technical challenges Join our Information Security Team! Akamai Compute Information Security team is responsible for safeguarding Akamai Compute, its customers, and the Internet worldwide. We address global security challenges and make the cloud a safer place. Partner with the best You will work on the analysis and implementation of tools to strengthen the security posture at Akamai. Expect to do studies on preventive tools for identity and access management, intrusion detection, and vulnerability detection. You will help Akamai\'s Compute culture to become more agile, innovative and dynamic. As a Security Engineer, you will be responsible for: Building proof of concept security control prototypes within the scope provided by the security leader and engineers. Triaging vulnerabilities submitted by Security Researchers through our HackerOne bug bounty program and other threat/vulnerability sources Analyzing & monitoring external attack surface, threats and develop mitigation solutions to protect Akamai Computes services. Implementing, maintaining and improving the accuracy of existing automation tools to help reduce false positives Instilling a secure-by-design culture throughout the entire company by educating security best practices. Participating in projects including: Asset inventory & Classification, Identity & Access Management and Vulnerability Management Do what you love To be successful in this role you will: Have 3+ yrs experience and a degree closely related to this position (Computer Science, CyberSecurity, etc) Have a high-level understanding of Linux, virtualization and networking concepts. Must also possess the ability to apply programming skills to solve problems or automate controls. 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. what makes Akamai a great place to work Connect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like! 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 energize and inspire you! #LI-Remote

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