Security Analyst - Remote

Do you enjoy cyber security and enabling Data Research to protect millions of people online?

Are you excited about working with cutting-edge data research systems?

Join our Data Research team!

Our Data Research team applies machine learning, including LLMs, to Akamai security products. We not only leverage the massive amount of Akamai network traffic data to provide top-tier threat intelligence for customers but also apply ML/AI on security products directly as value differentiators.

Help us make the Internet a safer place

You'll identify attacks/threats from network data and collaborate with the researchers to enhance the models they develop. You will help us protect millions of people each day.

As a Security Analyst, you will be responsible for:

Having a great understanding of the Akamai security products.
Working closely with a data research team as a subject domain expert, assisting with data annotation and machine learning model development & analysis.
Assisting in domain-based feature development for ML/AI model building to solve complex security use cases.
Leveraging your deep understanding of the Akamai security products and data to enhance the ML/AI products and make them even better.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

Have a B.Sc. in computer science or a relevant field or relevant military experience.
Have 2+ years of experience in cyber security incident response or SOC analysis.
Have a good understanding of networking and Operating Systems concepts.
Have knowledge/experience and understanding of data analysis methodologies and best practices.
Have programming skills in SQL and Python.
Be fluent in written and spoken English.

Work in a way that works for you

FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.

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We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.

At Akamai, we're curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, you'll thrive here.

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.

About us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

Join us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!

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.

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