Shape internet security

As the Head of Threat Research you will be responsible for:

• Appling business insight to threat research for C-Level thought leadership stories that define high level trends by industry, vertical or geographic area.

• Leading the team in deciphering new security threats from data, coming up with innovative ideas to prevent and mitigate those threats.

• Leading the team to translate ideas into concrete algorithms/research heuristics/machine learning/AI techniques. Subsequently working with core engineering and product management in transforming these techniques into market leading products.

• Analyzing and investigating threat data, conceptualize stories, and write threat research reports, articles, blogs and threat bulletins.

• Nurturing hiring and building a world class team of security researchers and data scientists.

• Playing foundational role to help build Akamais credibility as a security leader.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have BA/BS degree with 8 years of experience or equivalent work experience in security threat research

• Have an MS or advanced degree - Preferably

• Have good business acumen including understanding of global markets, US Enterprises and data within industries and verticals.

• Have the ability to lead teams in analyzing large security threat intelligence datasets to identify key trends, themes, and future products.

• Have a Technical data processing and analytics experience

• Have excellent interpersonal and presentation skills , with the ability to educate others about complex technology.

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.