SW engineering Team Lead (k8s security) - Remote

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Are you excited to work with innovative security products?

Are you passionate about Kubernetes and containers?

Join Our Enterprise Security Group

Guardicore (now Akamai!) is changing the way organizations protect their data centers and clouds from advanced threats, and that starts with our people. Our team boasts some of the most talented and experienced cyber security. and data center experts in the field.

Join our Kubernetes Microsegmentation Team!

Our team is dedicated to researching the intricacies of Kubernetes and developing modules to enhance Kubernetes security. We are using state-of-the-art technologies to develop a high-scale, robust, and reliable solution.

As a Software Engineer Team Lead, You Will

• Guiding your team to achieve progressive goals through strategic direction and mentorship.
• Contributing closely with product managers, architects, and QA to deliver high-quality, cutting-edge solutions in a rapidly evolving landscape.
• Managing the technical design, research, architecture, and implementation of our Kubernetes security solution.
• Keeping abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure the team maintains a competitive edge.

Do What You Love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have at least 5 years of development experience in Go or a similar programming language.
• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Team Leader managing a team of 5 engineers.
• Demonstrate excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
• Have a deep understanding of Kubernetes Architecture
• Be passionate about building scalable, enterprise-grade security products
• Have a B.Sc. Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Know networking and security products.

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

Benefits

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!

Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. 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.