Owning the technical success strategy for Akamai's largest and most complex API Security customers, from onboarding through long-term value realization
Acting as a senior technical advisor to customer security, architecture, and engineering leadership, influencing roadmap alignment and security posture decisions
Leading deep technical engagements, including advanced API discovery, threat modeling, exposure analysis, and attack investigations
Identifying true-positive attacks, trends, and indicators of compromise, and communicating risk and impact clearly to both technical and executive audiences
Serving as a SME in API and application security, guiding customers on best practices aligned to OWASP Top 10
Driving cross-functional alignment by providing structured customer feedback to Product Management, Engineering, and Support on enhancements, escalations, and systemic issues
Influencing internal strategy by identifying recurring customer challenges and shaping enablement, tooling, and engagement models

Requirements

812+ years of experience in security, application security, API security, cloud security, or a related technical customer-facing role
Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Demonstrate deep expertise in API vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and defensive strategies, including OWASP Top 10 and OWASP API Top 10
Possess dedicated knowledge of modern cloud architectures and cybersecurity solutions, with a focus on API-driven environments
Understand application security principles and how they integrate into the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Be able to proactively identify systemic issues and drive solutions across organizational boundaries

Benefits

Health insurance
401K savings plan
Company holidays
Vacation (in the form of PTO)
Sick time
Family friendly benefits including parental leave
Employee assistance program with a focus on mental and financial wellness

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills

API securityapplication securitycloud securityAPI vulnerabilitiesattack techniquesdefensive strategiesOWASP Top 10OWASP API Top 10software development lifecycle (SDLC)threat modeling

Soft skills

technical advisorcommunicationinfluencingcross-functional alignmentcustomer feedbackproblem-solvingrisk assessmentstrategic thinkingleadershipcustomer engagement