Manager Information Security

Akamai Career Site

2d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Manager of Information Security to lead and scale a high-performing Infosec DevOps and tooling team that supports the organization's security mission. This role combines technical leadership, program management, and strategic planning to drive the evolution of our Information Security tools and platforms and AI initiatives. You'll work at the heart of Akamai's core, safeguarding the operational platform of Akamai's key products and infrastructure. Working across teams, you'll use your expertise to define best practices in designing, building and maintaining solid security controls. Lead, teach and grow with us as we create a safer experience for the internet community. 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.

Requirements

Have 8 years of relevant security compliance experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Have a proven track record delivering complex distributed systems, AI/ML platforms, or equivalent technical programs.
Have people management experience, including recruiting, mentoring, and accountability for team performance.
Demonstrate technical proficiency in AI/ML systems, containerization, Kubernetes, cloud-native architectures, UNIX shell, SQL, scripting, and DevOps practices.
Have familiarity with open-source infrastructure and tools (Apache, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Nginx, Terraform, etc.).
Possess exceptional organizational skills; able to manage multiple programs with competing priorities and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Leading and growing a world-class program management and technical team, recruiting, mentoring, and performance managing top talent
Planning and executing large-scale technical programs, coordinating across engineering, product, infrastructure, and operations teams
Defining technical roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables while managing dependencies, risks, and cross-functional alignment
Driving process improvements, including workflow optimization, documentation, and team communications.
Managing key security tooling initiatives (e.g., Axonius, Vulcan), providing program oversight, sprint management, and operational support
Providing technical guidance on AI/ML systems, containerization, Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, databases, and open-source tools
Communicating complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things
benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future
benefits surrounding all aspects of your life: Your health, Your finances, Your family, Your time at work, Your time pursuing other endeavors
benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future
healthcare
401K savings plan
company holidays
vacation (in the form of PTO)
sick time
family friendly benefits including parental leave
employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness