Senior Security Engineer - AI-Driven Defense

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 113,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K

PTO

Sick time

Parental leave

ESPP

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join the Information Security Team. You will report to the Director of Security Engineering and help safeguard Akamai, its customers, and the Internet worldwide.

The role emphasizes security design guidance, threat research, and developing automated tooling to improve security posture across platforms and services. Key duties include conducting security assessments, implementing mitigating controls, and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant security experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Proven experience with network security analysis or intrusion management.
• Experience identifying malware and vulnerabilities.
• Experience identifying software and application compromises and vulnerabilities.
• Experience with secure deployment and usage of infrastructure-as-a-service.
• Experience working in a FedRAMP and/or CMMC certified environment.

Responsibilities

• Research adversarial techniques, vulnerabilities, and detection/response strategies.
• Conduct network, application, and system security assessments and mitigation.
• Assist with design and deployment of security controls.
• Perform compliance and policy-based investigations of internal systems.
• Document security guidelines and policies (NIST 800-53/800-171).
• Provide security guidance to Akamai business units.
• Leverage AI capabilities to enhance processes and automation.
• Develop scripts and tools to support security functions.

Skills

Network security analysis

Intrusion management

Malware identification

Vulnerability mitigation

Security design guidance

FedRAMP/CMMC environment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join the Information Security Team. You will report to the Director of Security Engineering and help safeguard Akamai, its customers, and the Internet worldwide.

The role emphasizes security design guidance, threat research, and developing automated tooling to improve security posture across platforms and services. Key duties include conducting security assessments, implementing mitigating controls, and ensuring compliance with