Architect

Company: Akamai Technologies
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Akamais Information Security team is responsible for safeguarding Akamai, its customers, and the Internet worldwide. We are looking for a Security Architect to join our Product Security team. You will have the opportunity to make the Internet a safer place, powered by the scale of Akamais platform and influence. In this role, you will enhance the security of Akamais products by working closely with development teams to integrate security into the design and development of Akamai systems. You will collaborate with industry-leading security experts on a global team. This role will have a focus on the security of projects targeted to customers within the United States government (DOD). As an Architect, you will be responsible for: • Performing security-focused design reviews of applications, systems, and networks. • Partnering with development and infrastructure teams across the organization to assist with remediation of identified issues. • Working collaboratively with development teams on secure design and development choices. • Providing guidance and answering questions about security practices. • Contributing to documentation on security best practices, standards, and requirements. • Serving as a subject matter expert during incidents and remediation projects. • Identifying the appropriate tools and processes for ensuring that products are meeting security and compliance requirements. To be successful in this role you will: • Have experience in security architecture in a large, global environment (identifying architectural security weaknesses at the application, OS, and network level) • Have experience with US government-related security and compliance requirements, guidelines, and tools, such as FedRAMP, FIPS, NIST, STIG, and others. • Be current with the latest security technologies, attack techniques, and vulnerabilities. • Know how to remediate common vulnerabilities and be able to propose custom solutions based on application architecture and implementation. • Demonstrate breadth of security knowledge across specialties such as cloud security, network security, cryptography, etc. • Have experience with threat modeling or hazard-analysis frameworks such as STAMP, STRIDE, etc. FlexBase, Akamais Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply. Connect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like! We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together. At Akamai, were curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, youll thrive here. Working for you At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life: • Your health • Your finances • Your family • Your time at work • Your time pursuing other endeavors

Keywords: Akamai Technologies, Palm Desert , Architect, IT / Software / Systems , San Diego, California