Senior CDN Security Engineer (Akamai)

Be part of an amazing story.Macy's is more than just a store. We're a story. One that's captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We've been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.Job OverviewThe Senior, Security Engineer reviews, develops, and manages security solutions to reduce risk for Macy's, Inc. This role actively engages with management to provide timely updates and clear status, enabling informed decisions related to security risk exposure and operational stability.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn enterprise Akamai Edge Security operations for ecommerce / digital platformsDesign, deploy, and tune:Akamai WAF (Kona / App & API Protector)Bot Manager (scraping, credential stuffing, inventory abuse protection)DDoS mitigation and rate controlAPI Security protectionsProtect against OWASP Top 10 threats, credential stuffing, carding attacks, scraping, and checkout abuseOptimize CDN configurations for performance, scalability, and customer experienceAnalyze traffic patterns and security logs to reduce false positives and protect revenueSupport peak retail events (Black Friday, Cyber Monday, seasonal launches)Automate configuration management using Terraform, APIs, and CI/CD pipelinesDevelop monitoring dashboards and security metrics (block rate, false positives, bot ratios, attack trends)Partner with:Application SecurityCloud EngineeringDevOpsFraud & Risk teamsSupport production change management and incident response for edge-related threatsEnsure compliance with PCI DSS and internal security governance standardsRequired Qualifications3–7+ years of hands-on experience managing Akamai CDN and security platforms in productionStrong experience with:Akamai WAF policy tuningBot mitigation strategiesDDoS protections (application & volumetric)Deep understanding of:HTTP/S, TLS, DNS, CDN architecturesOWASP Top 10API security best practicesExperience in high-traffic ecommerce or retail environmentsWhat We Can Offer YouJoin a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities. Some additional benefits we offer include:Merchandise discountsPerformance-based incentivesAnnual merit reviewEmployee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial adviceTuition reimbursementAccess the full menu of benefits offerings here