Security Architect – Remote

Job Description Are you excited to test the security of systems that power life online for billions of users Are you a security leader who enjoys identifying vulnerabilities to help organizations stay safe?

Join our Information Security Team Akamais Information Security team is responsible for safeguarding Akamai, its customers, and the Internet worldwide.

We are looking for a Principal Security Architect to join Product Security.

You will have an opportunity to make the Internet a safer place, powered by the scale of Akamai’s platform and influence.

Shape Internet Security In this role, you will enhance the security of Akamais products by working closely with development teams to integrate security into the design and development of Akamai systems.

You will collaborate with industry-leading security experts on a global team.

As a member of the security team, you will be: Performing security-focused design reviews of applications, systems, and networks.

You will also be performing code reviews as appropriate.

Partnering with development and infrastructure teams across Akamai to assist with remediation of identified issues.

Working collaboratively with development teams on secure design and development choices.

Providing guidance and answering questions about security practices.

Contributing to documentation on security best practices, standards, and requirements.

Serving as a subject matter expert during incidents and remediation projects.

Do what you love To be successful in this role you will: Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelors degree in a related field or its equivalent Have experience in security architecture in a large, global environment: this includes experience identifying architectural security weaknesses at the application, OS, and network level.

Be current with the latest security technologies, attack techniques, and vulnerabilities.

Understand how to remediate common vulnerabilities and be able to propose custom solutions based on application architecture and implementation.

Possess an empathetic and collaborative work style.

Work in a way that works for you We recognize that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best can vary for each person.

This is a flexible role and may be performed at your home and/or the local Akamai office (in the country advertised).

We are happy to discuss working options in this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.

Working with us At Akamai, were 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, youll 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 Innovating on a global scale, we deliver our customers a fast, smart and secure intelligent edge platform.

Working against a backdrop of digital collaboration, our highly skilled teams build progressive solutions that have the scope to transform entertainment, business, and life in ways that we have yet to imagine.

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.

Akamai is committed to complying with COVID-19 requirements in the countries where it operates.

For roles subject to vaccination mandates, we require proof of vaccination or an approved exemption, if permitted, as a condition of employment.

We will provide additional details regarding our vaccine record submission and exemption request protocols during the hiring and onboarding process.

ID 027276 Location United States Massachusetts Cambridge Is relocation available for this position?

No Is US Citizenship required?

No Is a Security Clearance required?

(If yes, applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation & must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information): No Job Field Software Engineering