Logo for Akamai Technologies

Security Consultant

Role overview

Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or equivalent
  • Experience in a customer facing role within the technology industry
  • Demonstrate expertise in Web Application security, Network security, API Security, SIEM, AI Security

Responsibilities

  • Collaborating closely with an integrated account team to evaluate customer web architecture
  • Ensuring customer success by developing a long-term web performance and security strategy
  • Advocating product and posture best practices
  • Identifying potential new product/service capabilities that could benefit customers

About the company

Akamai Technologies logo

Akamai Technologies

Cloud Computing & Infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS)

At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, billions of times a day. Every day, billions of people around the world connect with their favorite brands to shop online, play the latest video games, log into mobile banking apps, learn remotely, share videos with friends, and so much more. They may not know it, but Akamai is there, powering and protecting life online. Over 20 years ago, we set out to solve the toughest challenge of the early internet: the “World Wide Wait.” And we’ve been solving the internet’s toughest challenges ever since, working toward our vision of a safer and more connected world. With the world’s most distributed compute platform — from cloud to edge — we make it easy for businesses to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away. That’s why innovative companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences. Our leading security, compute, and delivery solutions are helping global companies make life better for billions of people, billions of times a day. Devoted, determined problem-solvers who share a passion for technology, we’re always pushing ground-breaking ideas and driving innovation. Want to power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges? Be part of an amazing team. Let’s connect: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/akamai-technologies Twitter: https://twitter.com/Akamai Blog: https://www.akamai.com/blog

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryCloud Computing & Infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS)
Company size5001 - 10000

Your match analysis

See how your profile stacks up against this role.

We compared the job requirements to your profile to show where you're strong and where you fall short.

Job description

 Security Consultant  - India

 

Do you relish the prospect of cutting-edge globally distributed technology?

 

Do you want to be at the forefront of delivering / securing digital experiences and AI Inferencing?

 

Join our prestigious Professional Services team

Our Professional Services team helps to accelerate and protect the websites and digital  experiences of some of the world's major banks and financial institutions by bringing them  onto the Akamai platform. As the customer-facing Financial Services team, we provide thought  leadership, consulting, and technical support through designing high quality web solutions and  customer advocacy.

 

Partner with the best

From pre-sales through to integration and performance, you'll be an end-to-end trusted advisor to customers. You'll act as a gateway to our products and platforms. You’ll be delivering technical solutions and creatively tackling challenges that have a considerable impact on high-profile customers.

 

As a Security Consultant, you will be responsible for:

  • Collaborating closely with an integrated account team to evaluate customer web architecture, delivering the best integration solution
  • Ensuring customer success by focusing on best practices, helping develop a long-term web performance and security strategy
  • Advocating product and posture best practices and espousing thought leadership
  • Collaborating cross-functionally to qualify requirements, manage scope, timeline, and risks deliver high-quality service and ensure customer engagement
  • Partnering with Business Support, Sales, Engineering, Product Development, and Technical Support to resolve issues and configure ongoing changes
  • Identifying potential new product/service capabilities that could benefit customers
  • Participating in internal projects to contribute to best practices and to ensure continuous improvement of customer service delivery

 

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or its equivalent.
  • Experience in a customer facing role within the technology industry
  • Be well versed in internet technologies like IP networks, DNS and routing, HTTP, TCP or web architecture
  • Demonstrate expertise in Web Application security, Network security, API Security, SIEM, AI Security
  • Demonstrate knowledge of common OWASP top 10 and how they relate to internet service compromise or attacks
  • Exposed to Cloud infrastructure Technologies (Linode, AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Practical knowledge of Generative AI platforms, including Gemini and Co Pilot
  • Be able to analyze customer's web traffic and demonstrate expertise to optimize the security posture
  • Exposed to scripting languages such as Python/PERL/JavaScript and the overall DevOps framework & web development languages

 

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. Connect with us on social media and see what life at Akamai is like!

 

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, secure their digital and AI experiences — helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world’s most distributed computing 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.

 

Our ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you. The kind that can turn impossible into possible. We’re doing everything we can to make Akamai a great place to work. A place where you can learn, grow and have a meaningful impact.

 

Learn more

 

Not sure if this job is the right match for you or want to learn more about the job before you apply? Schedule a 15-minute exploratory call with the Recruiter and they would be happy to share more details.

 

 

Apply once. Then go straight to the hiring manager.

After you apply, unlock the direct contact details of the people who actually make the call. A quick follow-up makes you 5x more likely to land an interview.

MR

Marcus Rivera

Chief Revenue Officer

m.rivera@company.com
linkedin.com/in/marcusrivera
Unlocked after you apply
·

Cybersecurity Consultant Related jobs

Premium

Reach out to the hiring manager directly.

Gain access to the contact details of the hiring managers who actually decide, and reach out to network with them directly. That, plus more when you upgrade:

  • Full match report with fit score and gaps
  • Career diagnostics on how recruiters read you
  • Curated company matches and warm intros
  • 48h early access to new roles

Cancel anytime.