CDN Security Engineer

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Join our fast-paced TechOps Infrastructure Engineering Organization, where you empower development teams with efficient cloud environments. You will collaborate with development and engineering teams to drive standards, innovation, and growth, while fostering a culture of excellence, open communication, and continuous learning.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The CDN Security Engineer (WAF) is an experienced technical professional who will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and sustaining Nike's cloud infrastructure and security posture, with a focus on Content Delivery Network (CDN) security. This individual will possess a unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and collaboration skills to drive innovation and excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Computer Science, software engineering, or a related field, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You should be highly-experienced in CDN concepts, with in-depth knowledge of Akamai's suite of tools and security offerings. A strong understanding of API security requirements, web attack vectors, and threat indicators is also essential.

Key Requirements:

• Location: Open to work in the Nike Atlanta Technology Center based in downtown Atlanta, GA, with a flexible 4/1 Hybrid schedule (Mon-Thurs in the office, Fridays optional at home).
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in IT-related discipline - Computer Science, Software Engineering, or or similar field of study or relevant professional experience, education, and training
• At least five (5) or more years of relevant experience
• Two (2) or more years of experience providing similar operations and sustainment support with Akamai or other CDN providers
• Certifications: Professional/functional credentials and certifications in cloud infrastructure, security, or a related field are highly desirable (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CISSP, CEH)
• Cyber security experience is highly desired, but not required
• Ability to share on-call rotation shifts with your peers - one week a month, on average.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As a CDN Security Engineer (WAF), you'll play a critical role in safeguarding Nike's digital presence by designing, implementing, and sustaining Nike’s cloud infrastructure and security posture. You'll be part of a dynamic team that thrives in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and excellence.

Here's a glimpse into what you'll work on:

• Collaborative Problem-Solving: work closely with development teams, product owners, and other stakeholders to solve complex problems related to site reliability hosted at Akamai, ensuring seamless customer experiences
• CDN Security Expertise: design, build, configure, deploy, and support Web Application Firewall (WAF), DDoS, and Bot mitigations, staying up-to-date with emerging threats and industry standards
• Automation and Efficiency: identify opportunities to drive automation, improving service health, manageability, and reliability, and proactively resolve operational, tooling, and process inefficiencies
• Incident Response and Troubleshooting: be part of the incident response team, troubleshooting and diagnosing performance and functional issues; you’ll maintain regular contact with internal customers during ongoing support and projects
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: maintain accurate project, design, process, and support documentation, updating our knowledge base and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure seamless knowledge transfer across teams
• Akamai Security Leadership: be the primary point of contact for Akamai security troubleshooting and enhancements, working closely with the Akamai team to ensure our security posture is always up-to-date
• Innovation and Growth: explore new technologies, collaborate with other teams on innovative projects, and contribute to the growth and development of our TechOps Infrastructure Engineering Organization

Why You'll Love This Role

 At Nike, we're passionate about innovation, creativity, and community. As a CDN Security Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on high-impact projects that safeguard our digital presence and protect our customers' trust
• Collaborate with talented engineers and experts across the globe
• Stay up-to-date with emerging threats and industry standards, and apply your knowledge to drive innovation and excellence
• Contribute to the growth and development of our TechOps Infrastructure Organization, and help shape the future of our cloud infrastructure and security posture
• Enjoy a flexible work environment, with opportunities to work remotely and maintain a healthy work-life balance

If you're passionate about security, innovation, and collaboration, and you're looking for a role that will challenge and inspire you, we want to hear from you!

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.