Senior/Lead AKAMAI Security Expert

EPAM Systems; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Chennai seeks a Senior/Lead AKAMAI Security Expert to protect high-volume eCommerce platforms. You’ll specialize in Bot Manager, WAP, and DDoS defense, and work with cybersecurity, DevOps, and development teams to strengthen edge security posture.

Responsibilities include configuring AKAMAI rules, threat monitoring, incident response, and knowledge transfer. English at B2 level required; PCI-DSS/GDPR experience desired.

Qualifications

• 6–14 years of IT experience with at least 6 years in Security Engineering
• AKAMAI certification or equivalent practical hands-on expertise
• Strong command of AKAMAI CDN services focusing on bot detection, DDoS protection and app-layer security
• Experience in regulated sectors with PCI-DSS or GDPR compliance
• Collaborative work with application development, QA and DevOps teams
• English proficiency at B2 level for communication and documentation

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to SME for AKAMAI security capabilities (Bot Manager, WAP, DDoS)
• Configure and fine-tune AKAMAI CDN rules and security settings to meet requirements
• Monitor and evaluate security threats across the eCommerce environment
• Develop mitigation approaches and incident response protocols
• Improve bot detection, rate limiting, edge security policy and custom rules
• Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors to resolve issues and share best practices
• Deliver documentation, training sessions, and support knowledge transfer to internal teams

Skills

AKAMAI CDN security

Bot detection

DDoS protection

Edge security

Security engineering

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

AKAMAI CDN

Job description

We're looking for a highly capable Senior/Lead AKAMAI Security Expert to become part of our team, offering specialized support in protecting eCommerce platforms from security threats.

The right candidate will possess in-depth technical mastery of AKAMAI CDN services, particularly in areas like bot detection and mitigation, DDoS defense, and application-layer protection. You'll work in close coordination with our cybersecurity, DevOps, and eCommerce development groups to build, deploy, and sustain strong security postures across high-volume digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Function as the go-to subject matter expert for AKAMAI security capabilities, with particular focus on Bot Manager, Web Application Protector (WAP), and DDoS protection
• Set up and fine-tune AKAMAI CDN rules and security settings to match business and application requirements
• Track and evaluate security threats emerging across the eCommerce environment
• Craft mitigation approaches and incident response protocols
• Contribute to continuous enhancements in bot detection, rate limiting, edge security policy, and custom rule configuration
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside vendors to resolve issues and apply sound practices in edge security
• Deliver documentation, deliver training sessions, and support knowledge transfer to internal teams as needed

Requirements

• Between 6 and 14 years of general IT background, including a minimum of 6 years focused on Security Engineering
• AKAMAI certification credentials or equivalent practical, hands-on expertise
• Strong command of AKAMAI CDN services, particularly around bot detection and mitigation, DDoS protection, and application-layer security
• Background operating within regulated sectors or environments governed by PCI-DSS or GDPR compliance standards
• Skilled at working collaboratively with application development, QA, and DevOps teams
• English proficiency at a B2 level to support clear communication and documentation