Security Compliance Specialist II
Akamai · Posted Nov 3
Cloud computing, cybersecurity, and content delivery network services
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About the role
Akamai's Information Security Team protects infrastructure and promotes security practices internally, while the Security Compliance team collaborates across product and platform teams to ensure systems align with safety and compliance requirements for customers and society. Compliance Specialists play a vital role in Akamai's security audits across cloud, edge, security, content delivery, and AI platforms. As a Security Compliance Specialist II, the role involves analyzing compliance standards, explaining how Akamai's products and systems fulfill security requirements, and supporting audits across APJ/EMEA.
What you will do
- Supporting security compliance initiatives to completion across APJ/EMEA.
- Maintaining knowledge of security standards, monitoring advancements, and ensuring compliance.
- Identifying systemic security gaps, assessing control effectiveness, and advising on risk exposure.
- Providing management with insights on control weaknesses and designing strategic improvements.
- Serving as an SME for audits, guiding risk management, and aligning cross-functional teams.
- Communicating effectively while developing trusted relationships with stakeholders.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Have 2 to 6 years of experience in IT security, risk management, cyber and or IT audit or related fields.
- Demonstrate expertise in industry compliance standards such as PCI, SOC2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, NIST, IRAP, FedRAMP, and ISMAP knowledge.
- Have a desire to improve information security and have a learning mindset.
- Have negotiation skills to simplify complex regulations and align compliance with business goals.
- Have experience with compliance software, GRC tools, and audit management systems.
Benefits and support
- FlexBase flexible work program allowing employees to work from home, in an office, or a combination of both
About Akamai
Akamai is a global cloud computing, cybersecurity, and content delivery network company that powers and protects digital experiences online. Its distributed edge platform optimizes web and application performance while providing robust enterprise security solutions. The company serves major global enterprises across various industries, enabling scalable cloud infrastructure and advanced threat mitigation.
- Industry
- Cloud Computing
- Company size
- 11000+ employees
- Founded
- 1998
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $61.5M raised
- 2023-08-16Post Ipo Debt
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
EVP & Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer & GM, Cloud Technology Group
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