Security Architect II at Akamai Technologies

Hybrid - Costa Rica

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We are seeking a Security Architect II to join our Security Operations Center in Costa Rica. This role focuses on real-time detection and mitigation of cyber attacks, managing alerting systems, conducting advanced packet analysis, and providing customer support. The ideal candidate has over five years of experience, a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent, strong knowledge of internet protocols, OWASP Top 10, and network security techniques across layers 3–7. The position offers flexible working arrangements under Akamai’s FlexBase program and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Education

  • High School / Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or its equivalent

Experience

  • +5 years of experience

Skills

  • Knowledge of internet fundamentals including DNS, HTTP, IP protocols
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and how they relate to internet services
  • Knowledge of attack preventive security techniques on L3, L4, L7
  • Knowledge of common attack types and mitigation strategies

Languages

  • Spanish

Responsibilities

  • Respond to cyber attacks in real time
  • Manage the central alerting system to detect and minimize attack impacts
  • Engage in mitigation techniques to prevent different attack vectors on layers 3 and 4
  • Perform real-time advanced packet analysis to identify attacks and threats to customers
  • Manage and document technical issues, responses and requests to ensure information is recorded and updated
  • Provide support to customers to remedy and resolve network and connectivity issues
  • Communicate with customers regarding challenges and provide updates and results on mitigation and analysis
  • Analyze bot traffic patterns to prevent rapidly evolving bot attacks

Technologies

DNSHTTPIP ProtocolsOWASP

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