| Location: | Cambridge, MA, US | Posted Date: | 2014-10-09 00:00:00.0 | ||
| Category: | Network Security | ID: | 12716 |
Overview:
About the Job
As a Senior Researcher, you will swiftly and deeply understand the security implications of new technology. You will analyze Akamai and third-party technology, especially contributing to models of the cryptographic systems used to communicate with and between our distributed systems. You will explain the risk and reward of technology and business choices, making recommendations based on these analyses. You will lead others in appling the scientific method to Akamai's technology and business problems. You will provide expert advice during security incidents, communicating technical ideas to technical and non-technical audiences clearly in speech and prose. You will design, build, and support tools for use by you and your team.
About the Team
Akamai's InfoSec Team is responsible for safeguarding the security of the business, from corporate information security through production systems, to customer product security. We engage with every organization at Akamai to support ongoing projects, ensuring security is injected throughout process lifecycles. We design security solutions, investigate security incidents, conduct compliance audits, track, manage, and mitigate vulnerabilities, design security systems, and build trusted relationships with out customers.
Responsibilities:
*Experiment to test theories about the security of Akamai’s cryptographic systems.
*Construct models of Akamai’s cryptographic systems, using them to explain the resilience of those systems to adversary behavior.
*Advise, and educate the rest of the company on matters of technical security and trust, principally focused on our cryptographic choices.
*Collaborate with Engineering and Operations in the design and construction of new products.
*Automate routine parts of the security research role to augment the rest of the company's abilities.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications
*2+ years of experience designing secure complex distributed systems
*5+ years of experience with cryptographic system analysis and design
*Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field
Desired Qualifications
*Involvement with major cryptographic technology (OpenSSL, BouncyCastle, BSAFE, etc.).
*A mathematical inclination
*An exceptionally good mastery of one's native tongue
Other Information
*Is relocation available for this position: No
*Is US Citizenship required: No
*Is a Security Clearance Required: No
If yes, applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation & must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
About Akamai:
Akamai® is the leading cloud platform for helping enterprises provide secure, high-performing user experiences on any device, anywhere. At the core of the company’s solutions is the Akamai Intelligent PlatformTM providing extensive reach, coupled with unmatched reliability, security, visibility and expertise. Akamai removes the complexities of connecting the increasingly mobile world, supporting 24/7 consumer demand, and enabling enterprises to securely leverage the cloud. To learn more about how Akamai is accelerating the pace of innovation in a hyperconnected world, please visit www.akamai.com and follow @Akamai on Twitter.
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