Director, Information Security

Akamai Technologies

Director of Information Security leading a global team to secure Akamai's platforms and infrastructure. Collaborating with engineering teams to implement effective security strategies.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇱 PolandLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and executing security strategies while fostering collaboration with engineering teams to integrate security into cloud platforms. Proven ability to manage technical teams and build relationships with senior stakeholders to enhance information security and compliance.

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Security Strategy DevelopmentCloud Security FundamentalsTechnical Team ManagementPartnership BuildingCompliance Certification Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Security FundamentalsInternet ProtocolsSecurity ProtocolsCryptographic ProtocolsSecurity Controls ExecutionRisk Reduction StrategiesPlatform Security IntegrationCommercial Security Products

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor Diploma or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Information SecurityComplianceCloud PlatformsPlatform Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Defining and owning the security strategy for engaging with various platform engineering teams across the organization
Developing trusted relationships with leaders and program management teams to understand their roadmaps
Executing on roadmap for delivering security controls
Helping identify and execute on opportunities to reduce information security risk
Partnering with compliance stakeholders to help maintain Akamai's myriad compliance certifications
Supporting subject matter experts in commuting security requirements and strategy across the organization
Providing strategic leadership on the internal adoption of Akamai's commercial security product offerings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have relevant experience and a Bachelor diploma or its equivalent
Have experience partnering with engineering orgs to integrate security into both commercial off the shelf as well as bespoke internally developed platforms and services
Have a proven track record in managing a technical team
Understand security fundamentals and the role of security in the delivery of cloud platforms and services
Collaborate with engineers, architects, etc. to contribute to the security of Akamai's systems
Use your technical background in internet-, security-, and cryptographic protocols to guide your team
Possess the ability to build partnerships with and communicate issues to senior technical leaders and business stakeholders.

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