Security Engineer II

Akamai Technologies

Security Engineer II responsible for maintaining IAM processes effectiveness at Akamai. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and addressing global security challenges in identity and access management.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,900 - $160,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborating with cross functional teams in order to maintain IAM processes effectiveness across different environments
Understanding Akamai internal systems, data sources, and processes to help stakeholders to consume IAM services
Understanding of IAM landscape especially in onboarding application to Role Management tools
Following IAM domains: single sign-on, privilege access management, directory services, access federation and account lifecycle
Documenting functional, non-functional and technical specifications including KPIs/KCI to measure the effectiveness of business decisions
Working closely with compliance team to address risk and challenges related to IAM domain
Observing market trends in the IAM space and identify opportunities for the further development

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience and a Bachelors degree in a related field
Deep understanding of Linux, single sign-on, privilege access management, directory services, access federation and account lifecycle
Automation experience using Python and data visualization
Knowledge and experience in Atlassian suite (JIRA and Confluence)
Knowledge and experience in business process automation best practices
Exceptional communication skills to work with collaborative cross-functional teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

LinuxPythondata visualizationbusiness process automationsingle sign-onprivilege access managementdirectory servicesaccess federationaccount lifecycle

Soft Skills

communicationcollaboration