Manager Information Security

Job Description

Do you relish the prospect of working with cutting‑edge web security platforms? Do you love collaborating with teams to solve complex problems? Join our global Information Security team.

We are seeking a Manager of Information Security to lead and scale a high‑performing Infosec Dev Ops and tooling team that supports the organization’s security mission. This role combines technical leadership, program management, and strategic planning to drive the evolution of our Information Security tools and platforms and AI initiatives.

You’ll work at the heart of Akamai’s core, safeguarding the operational platform of Akamai’s key products and infrastructure. Working across teams, you’ll use your expertise to define best practices in designing, building and maintaining solid security controls. Lead, teach and grow with us as we create a safer experience for the internet community.

• Lead and grow a world‑class program management and technical team, recruiting, mentoring and performance managing top talent
• Plan and execute large‑scale technical programs, coordinating across engineering, product, infrastructure and operations teams
• Define technical roadmaps, milestones and deliverables while managing dependencies, risks and cross‑functional alignment
• Drive process improvements, including workflow optimization, documentation and team communications
• Manage key security tooling initiatives (e.g., Axonius, Vulcan), providing program oversight, sprint management and operational support
• Provide technical guidance on AI/ML systems, containerization, Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, databases and open‑source tools
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 8 years of relevant security compliance experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Have a proven track record delivering complex distributed systems, AI/ML platforms or equivalent technical programs
• Have people management experience, including recruiting, mentoring and accountability for team performance
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in AI/ML systems, containerization, Kubernetes, cloud‑native architectures, UNIX shell, SQL, scripting and Dev Ops practices
• Have familiarity with open‑source infrastructure and tools (Apache, MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, Redis, Nginx, Terraform, etc.)
• Possess exceptional organizational skills; able to manage multiple programs with competing priorities and tight deadlines

Flex Base, Akamai’s Global Flexible Working Program, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from home, the office or both, depending on location. We encourage you to discuss working options for this role with your recruiter.

• Your health
• Your finances
• Your family
• Your time at work
• Your time pursuing other endeavors

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies choose Akamai to build, deliver and secure their digital experiences, helping billions of people live, work and play every day.

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach? Akamai is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability or other protected group status.

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US‑based candidates only, the base salary for this position ranges from $117,000 to $210,600 per year. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation (annual bonus or equity awards) and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).