Respond to cyber attacks in real time

As an Associate Security Architect in the SOCC, you'll engage in critical network and attack-related events for our customers. As frontline defense, you will own our central alerting system, detecting and mitigating the impact of attacks. In this fast-paced environment, your exceptional support to customers impacts the future of them and Akamai.

As an Associate Security Architect, you will be responsible for:

• Engaging in mitigation techniques to prevent vector attacks

• Performing advanced packet analysis to identify attacks and threats to our network

• Managing and documenting technical issues, responses and requests to ensure information is recorded and updated

• Providing support to customers to remedy and resolve network and connectivity issues

• Communicating with customers regarding challenges and providing updates and results on your mitigation and analysis

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, another related field or its equivalent

• Demonstrate knowledge of how the internet works, including, DNS. HTTP, Suite of IP Protocols

• Show excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to update internal documentation

• Have passion and ability to learn new tools and technologies and problem solve

• Show knowledge of common OWASP top 10 and how they relate to internet services compromise or attacks

• Demonstrate excellent collaboration and team working skills

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options in this role, please discuss your requirements with the recruiter when you apply.

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.