Security Researcher - Remote - Poland

Do you want to help shape the future of security of the Internet?

Can you analyze a system at different levels of abstraction and spot the flaws?

Join Platform Security Engineering Team

We are a group of engineers who develop systems that support and secure Akamai's global network. Our systems provide data security, server integrity, network access, and secure communications infrastructure. This is an opportunity to shape the software that enables one of the largest platforms in the world!

Partner with the best

As a Security Researcher, you'll be defining scans for Akamai's Anomaly Detection system. You will base on information from vulnerability disclosures and from vulnerability research that you conduct. As a key user of Anomaly Detection, you will also help shape the product roadmap by identifying features necessary to improve the capabilities of the scanning engine.

As a Security Researcher, you will be responsible for:

• Reading vulnerability disclosures, examining malware, and inspecting Akamai systems for vulnerabilities
• Documenting detecting if a given vulnerability exists and if the vulnerability has been exploited (Indicators of Compromise)
• Suggesting remediation steps for vulnerabilities and documenting steps necessary to verify that remediation has been successful
• Identifying improvements to the scanning infrastructure to allow detection of additional anomaly types
• Providing expert advice during security incidents

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a certification equivalent to Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• Have experience defining or deploying YARA rules or Metasploit modules
• Demonstrate experience building exploit payloads based on vulnerability research
• Have experience working with Linux/Unix-like operating systems
• Have experience in Python and shell scripting
• Demonstrate familiarity with Internet protocols including TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, TLS/SSL

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.

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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!