Security Consultant II

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 130,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K savings plan

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Parental leave

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Security Consultant II to support Cambridge-based deployments and remote work from anywhere in the United States.

You will design and implement security solutions, advise on best practices, and collaborate with account teams to optimize customer web architectures on the Akamai platform. The role emphasizes security strategy development, automation, and cloud-native security, with opportunities to advance in a leading edge distributed platform.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field plus two years of related experience.
• Experience in security architecture review, risk assessment and threat modeling; security automation and DevSecOps.
• Proficiency with AWS IAM/CloudWatch, Kubernetes, Docker; CI/CD; security testing and vulnerability management.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure such as Azure Security Center, GCP, EC2, S3 and Lambda; programming languages Java, Python, Shell.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful network integration and support of customers on Akamai platform.
• Implement security solutions to help customers leverage Akamai products and achieve outcomes.
• Collaborate with account teams to evaluate customer web architecture and strategy.
• Develop and deliver long-term network security strategy and cloud solutions.
• Participate in training and projects to improve practices, efficiency, and service quality.

Skills

Security architecture review

Risk assessment

Threat modeling

Security automation

DevSecOps

CI/CD pipelines

API security

Cloud security

Kubernetes

Docker

Java

Python

Shell scripting

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Cybersecurity / Information Security / IT Management

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

Azure

GCP

EC2

S3

Lambda

Job description

Job Title: Security Consultant II

Work Location: 145 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142

Job Description:

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is hiring for the following role in Cambridge, MA (multiple openings): Security Consultant II Ensure successful network integration and support of customers on Akamai platform and implement solutions to help customers leverage Akamai security products to achieve desired outcomes. Ensure customer success by understanding system requirements, leveraging best practices, and offering consulting services that meet customer needs. Collaborate with integrated account team to evaluate customer web architecture. Develop and deliver long term network security strategy and cloud solutions. Participate in training and projects contributing to best practices, maximizing efficiency, and improving methodology and service quality. Utilize and apply knowledge of IP networks, DNS & routing, internet protocols, web architecture, security event management, security, compliance, web development, and IT systems. Telecommuting permitted from anywhere in the United States. AG1600

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Required Qualification:

Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Systems, or Information Technology Management, plus two (2) years of experience in the job offered or closely related technical role.

Must have: Two (2) years of experience in the following: Security architecture review, risk assessment, and threat modeling; security automation and DevSecOps; cloud containers such as AWS IAM & CloudWatch, Kubernetes, and Docker; CI/CD; Security testing, vulnerability management, and runtime self-protections; API security; Cloud infrastructure such as Azure Security Center, GCP, EC2, S3, and Lambda; and languages such as Java, Python, and Shell Scripting.

About us

At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, trillions of times a day. Whether you're streaming live events, scrolling social media, watching your favorite series, or managing your savings, we're the engine behind the scenes. We provide the world's most distributed platform from Cloud to Edge to help the giants of the digital world work faster and stay more secure, making the internet a better experience for everyone.

Our focus is simple:

Cloud and Edge: Running apps closer to users for instant performance.

Security: Neutralizing threats before they ever reach your data.

Content Delivery: Scaling the world's biggest moments without a glitch.

AI: Enabling our customers to build, secure, and scale AI apps on the world's most distributed cloud platform.

At Akamai, we don't just support the internet; we power and protect it, because behind every great digital experience is a massive hidden challenge. And we're the ones who solve it. When millions of people hit play or pay, Akamai ensures it just works.

Benefits at Akamai: We support your health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work. See our benefits (https://www.akamai.com/careers/working-at-akamai?utm_source=akamai&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=benefits) .

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Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $130,458-$181,300 /year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Rights

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.