Data Analyst

Akamai Technologies; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Ottawa is seeking a Data Analyst to drive forward innovative web security solutions. This position involves collaborating with data scientists, analyzing large data sets, and creating impactful visualizations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and experience in data analysis, ML, and Linux systems. This role promotes flexible working arrangements, allowing for remote options and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Health benefits

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in data analysis.
• Proficiency with data visualization methods.
• Experience with building data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data as part of a team.
• Visualize data using graphs and infographics.
• Structure large data sets for usability.

Skills

Python (pandas, re, sklearn, hyperscan, matplotlib)

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis

ML and generative AI knowledge

Linux systems (Debian)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Description

Are you excited by the prospect of working with cutting‑edge web security technologies?

Would you like to create solutions and make an impact on the future of the Internet?

Join our highly skilled Security team

Our team maintains and evolves PacketFence and Fingerbank – industry‑leading open‑source network access control (NAC) and device fingerprinting solutions. Acquired from Inverse, our team brings deep expertise and excellent open‑source philosophy to solving enterprise security challenges. Take part in creating the best micro‑segmentation, network access control and device identification products in the market!

Partner with the best

In this role, you will help drive our PacketFence and Fingerbank products forward while working on strategic integration initiatives with other Akamai solutions, particularly Guardicore Segmentation.

As a Data Analyst, You Will Be Responsible For

• Working with a team of data scientists to collect and analyze data
• Using graphs, infographics and other methods to visualize data
• Structuring large data sets to find usable information
• Creating presentations and reports based on recommendations and findings for internal teams and/or external clients
• Building data pipelines and maintaining documentation
• Building and analyzing device profiles

Do What You Love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 2–3 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent
• Show proficiency with Python (pandas, re, sklearn, hyperscan, matplotlib)
• Have analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Possess experience in data analysis, ML, generative AI, LLMs
• Show knowledge of tools and processes of extracting, transforming and loading data
• Demonstrate experience with Linux systems (Debian)

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.

Benefits

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

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!