Senior Analytics Specialist

Do you have a passion for exploring new technologies, detecting threats, and leveraging AI to enhance security?

Are you interested in using Data Science to protect organizations we are working with?

Join our Enterprise Security Group AI/ML Research team!

We use Data Science and massive amounts of Akamai network traffic data to enhance the threat intelligence that is used in multiple Akamai products. Our customers include network operators and enterprises.

Partner with the best

Akamai is transforming how enterprises protect data centers and clouds from evolving threats. We seek a Data Analysis and Quality Lead to enhance AI/ML data reliability for leading organizations. This role supervises data analysts and quality teams while collaborating with AI researchers and ML engineers. Ideal candidates have expertise in data analytics, AI validation, and security-focused solutions.

As a Senior Analytics and Quality Specialist you will be responsible for:

• Developing analytical frameworks for business requirements and AI research.
• Generating data sets that support AI modeling and validation.
• Validating AI outputs against defined metrics and security considerations.
• Monitoring live solutions for accuracy and potential anomalies.
• Collaborating with product teams to refine data needs and analysis approaches.
• Documenting best practices that address ambiguity in real-life analytics.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have experience working with SQL for data analysis.
• Have experience using Python to handle complex data sets.
• Have a background in AI validation and security solutions.
• Have the ability to manage ambiguous data challenges.
• Have experience with monitoring and evaluating live AI deployments.

Work in a way that works for you

FlexBase, Akamai's 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. 

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At Akamai, we're 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, you'll 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

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

About us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

Join us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!