Job Description
Do you like building solutions to help improve the security of the company
Do you want to collaborate with industry-leading security experts
Join our Information Security Team!
Akamai's Information Security team is responsible for safeguarding Akamai, its customers, and the Internet worldwide. You will report directly to the Director of Security Engineering. You will have the opportunity to address global security challenges and make the Internet a safer place. which is powered by the scale of Akamai's platform and influence.
Partner with the best
As a Security Engineer.., you will drive detection and response improvements. You will respond to incidents to keep our employees and infrastructure safe from real-world threats.
As a Security Engineer you will be responsible for-
- Managing SIEM and SOAR solutions, Specifically, Splunk
- Administering and aligning with Platform/Security engineering teams to enhance Correlation and orchestration through effective log management.
- Ensuring effective log onboarding, ingestion, and parsing by aligning with Platform/Security engineering teams for enhanced correlation.
- Implementing and maintaining automation systems and processes, installing and supporting information security tools for Akamai's SOC
- Implementing and supporting Akamai's internal use of Akamai developed Zero Trust products.
- Supporting security incidents as an escalation; providing technical leadership in support of Akamai's internal SOC.
- Escalate project issues. Drive Akamai's SOC projects, automating reporting for status and continuous improvement.
Do What You Love
To be successful in this role you will-
- Have 2-4 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree(BE/Btech) and CEH, CCNA and SANS
- Possess Linux shell scripting expertise. Develop software proficiently in Python, Java, and JavaScript, among other languages.
- Have Demonstrates a keen interest in internet technologies and essential protocols like TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP.
- Have Utilize intrusion detection systems, layer 3/4/7 firewalls, SIEM tools, vulnerability management, and incident response effectively.
- Have Implement security standards and frameworks like PCI, ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST/DoD, gaining valuable expertise.
- Have Experienced in software development and SDLC, with in mobile device application security or development.
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 energize and inspire you!
