Manager of Information Security - Remote

Do you relish the prospect of working with cutting-edge web security platforms?

Do you love collaborating with teams to solve complex problems?

Join our global Information Security team

Our Team is central to Akamai's commitment to get ahead of changes in the security standards space. We are a team of security, architects, specialists, and subject matter experts. We translate external security requirements into technically verifiable and repeatable processes that provide guidance to engineering teams and explain our procedures to assessors.

Make a difference to a vital part of our business

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.

As a Manager of Information Security, you will be responsible for:

• Leading team growth and development and being a single point of FedRAMP compliance understanding for team activities)
• Reviewing new technologies and products for FedRAMP compliance implications with internal and external security requirements
• Driving FedRAMP security compliance initiatives to completion
• Analyzing the effectiveness of security activities, and report risks with recommendations to management by providing key metrics on various FedRAMP compliance programs
• Communicating effectively through clear written and verbal communications and engaged listening

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 8 years of relevant security compliance experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• Demonstrate experience managing FedRAMP compliance team for a FedRAMP authorized Cloud Service Provider
• Demonstrate passion for staff development and success stories in building effective teams
• Be passionate and excited about embracing new technologies
• Have a solid understanding of internet technologies and fundamental protocols such as HTTP, TCP/IP, and DNS

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 $106,500 - $221,100/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.