Senior Director Information Security - Remote

Do you want an opportunity to lead an amazing team of information security professionals?

Does having an impact on how Akamai approaches cyber risk excite you?

Join our InfoSec team

Our Information Security team is responsible for safeguarding Akamai, its customers, and the Internet worldwide. We are looking for a seasoned individual to lead our cybersecurity government compliance efforts. This highly visible position will play a critical role in serving Akamai's public sector customers and in shaping the security practices across Akamai.

Partner with the best

In this role you will be at the heart of Akamai's commitment to driving security improvements. Bringing a visionary approach to enhance our security and compliance capabilities. Managing the practices, governance, and portfolio of the company's security compliance for the U.S. public sector. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading security experts on a global team. Having a on Akamai's mission which supports our customers and internal product engineering teams.

As Senior Director of Information Security, you will be responsible for:

• Shaping the vision for FedRAMP compliance for our portfolio of services, products and partnering closely with stakeholders.
• Advising, influencing, and educating the rest of the company on matters of security and U.S. government compliance.
• Bringing experience in information security, risk management, and compliance for cloud environments with deep knowledge in U.S. federal security compliance.
• Facilitating the adoption of changes needed to comply with U.S. cybersecurity regulations, in harmony with cybersecurity regulations across the globe.
• Supporting subject-matter experts in communicating compliance strategy and requirements across the organization
• Building partnerships with the FedRAMP PMO to assist in evolving the FedRAMP program at scale
• Liaising with peer organizations across the industry and the 3PAO

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 12 years of experience and a master's degree or the equivalent work experience
• Have experience with federal security compliance and risk management frameworks (NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, NIST SP 800-218, and NIST RMF controls).
• Possess a solid foundation in core security domains like secure software development practices, vulnerability management, encryption, networking, and security monitoring.
• Have experience with cybersecurity and overseeing security audits
• Understand complex technical systems, their control and measurement, and with describing the risks within those systems
• Be able to communicate clearly, effectively and persuasively verbally and in writing to technical and business audiences
• Demonstrate sound judgment in both meticulously planned strategic scenarios and rapid-response emergency situations, sometimes simultaneously.
• Be capable of fostering focus and collaborative teamwork among a group of highly skilled, highly independent staff.
• Be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

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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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!

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Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $165,000 - $342,900/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.