Security Researcher - Remote

Do you want to help shape the future of security of the Internet?

an you analyze a system at different levels of abstraction and spot the flaws?

Join Platform Security Engineering Team

We are a group of engineers who develop systems that support and secure Akamai's global network. Our systems provide data security, server integrity, network access, and secure communications infrastructure. It's an opportunity to shape the software that enables one of the largest platforms in the world!

Partner with the best

As a Security Researcher in the Platform Security Engineering team you'll be defining scans for our Anomaly Detection system. You'll define scans based on information from vulnerability disclosures and from research conducted. As a user of Anomaly Detection, you will help shape the product roadmap identifying features to improve capabilities of the scanning engine.

As a Security Researcher , you will be responsible for:

• Reading vulnerability disclosures, examining malware, and inspecting Akamai systems for vulnerabilities
• Documenting steps to take detecting if a vulnerability exists and if it's been exploited (Indicators of Compromise)
• Suggesting remediation steps for vulnerabilities and documenting steps necessary to verify that remediation has been successful
• Identifying improvements to the scanning infrastructure to allow detection of additional anomaly types
• Providing expert advice during security incidents
• Partnering with teams throughout the software lifecycle to provide best possible services for our internal consumers.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics or equivalent or relevant experience and a certification equivalent to Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• Have experience defining or deploying YARA rules or Metasploit modules
• Have experience building exploit payloads based on vulnerability research
• Have experience working with Linux/Unix-like operating systems
• Have experience in Python and shell scripting

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.

Learn what makes Akamai a great place to work

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.

If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $83,800 - $174,200/year; a candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. 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.