Senior Security Analyst
Akamai · Costa Rica · Information Security Engineer
Do you enjoy exploring cyber security while keeping the organization Secure?
Are you excited about working with cutting-edge security systems?
Join our Infosec Global Security Operations team
InfoSec Security Operations Team is responsible for safeguarding the security of Akamai's systems, infrastructure and providing internal advocacy for security practices. Opportunity to work closely with product and platform teams throughout the company
Become a Security Subject Matter Expert
As a Senior Security Analyst, you will be responsible for managing operations during the allocated shift and gain exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. The role requires technical competence, familiarity with recent threats, and adversarial techniques.
As a Senior Security Analyst, you will be responsible for:
- Documenting response plans for new processes and use cases, contributing to the enhancement of operational efficiency
- Ensuring threats are identified and escalated across multiple business units, collaborating with stakeholders to mitigate risks effectively.
- Monitoring of security alerts generated from various security solutions
- Handling Investigations during security incidents and support incident response investigations under the guidance of senior team members.
- Providing effective feedback and tuning suggestions to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement in security processes
- Providing effective monitoring in areas such as Cloud security, Endpoint Security, Network Security etc.
Do what you love
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have 5-7 years of relevant experience, in Security operations and IT Security,
- Have a High School Diploma - Bachelor's Diploma or its or equivalent
- Be knowledgeable of traditional Endpoint, Network, Perimeter, Endpoint Detection Response security product solutions, , Information security reviews, MITRE Frameworks
- Be experience with SIEM (Splunk), EDR Tools, IDS/NDR, Email security handling
- Be proficient in analytical and investigative skills
- Have Excellent technical documentation skills
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 and see what life at Akamai is like! |       |
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.
#LI-Remote
If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.