Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer | Atlanta | Hybrid Travel obsessed? Big tech fan? Hey, you’re in good company. If you want to be part of the industry that makes the world go round, then look no further. Travelport is the brains behind lots of your travel bookings- plane, car or hotel. Our technology is used to book that magical holiday, infamous bachelorette party or long overdue school reunion. While we can’t solve mosquito bites or lost luggage, we can simplify a lot of the technical parts of travel, and we’re looking for the best thinkers to help us do it. We’re hiring right now for a Cyber Security Engineer! Search for #Travelport on LinkedIn and hear from our amazing team. How you’ll make an impact: The Cyber Security Engineer II with strong Akamai experience serves as the first line of defense driving forward the automation, management, and compliance of our edge network solutions. He/She will support the Cyber Security Operations team headquartered in Atlanta, GA working with application, network, and security teams. As part of the Cyber Security team, you will implement and manage Travelport’s network edge protection solutions. Your role in action: * Design, build, manage, and safeguard enterprise web apps, analyze traffic logs, tune security rules, and resolve access or DDoS issues across global network architectures. Provide technical leadership in architecture, design, engineering, implementation, security, and management of the enterprise solution. * Provide input to strategic planning for protecting and operationalization of our architecture with multiple data centers, cloud network infrastructure, disaster recovery (DR) and resiliency.

• Protect high-traffic web apps and APIs using Akamai edge controls.
• Manage WAF policies, bot-protection, and rate-limiting rules.
• Troubleshoot complex edge traffic, DNS, and TLS flows.
• Documents and disseminate processes and procedures for network security.
• Provides forensics input to Cyber Incident Response teams.
• Support audit and compliance activities

Could this be you? * At least five years’ experience implementing, configuring, integrating and supporting Akamai

• Deep hands-on knowledge of Akamai security suites and policy tuning.
• Strong command of TCP/IP, DNS, TLS/SSL, and CDN reverse-proxy

mechanics.

• Experience with PCI Network Segmentation.
• Configure and tune Akamai App & API Protector, Kona Site Defender, and Bot

Manager. * Ability to Inspect logs and transactions to reduce false positives and mitigate attacks. * Integrate new internet-facing services safely into the edge security framework. * Investigate security alerts, handle escalations, and support on-call rotations. * Implement infrastructure-as-code deployments via Terraform and API scripting and AI utilization to assist. * Experience following change control procedures and analyzing impacts of changes for possible disruptions/issues. * Ability to work on a 24/7/365 available team and be on-call for emergency coverage * Experience working with internal and external customers for required changes providing input and recommendations for best practices and infrastructure/application integration. Preferred * Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university with an emphasis in engineering or computer science or equivalent experience.

• Successful completion for one of the following certifications:
• Akamai Certification
• Excellent troubleshooting skills beyond the Edge Platform, with the ability

to identify the root cause, and solution to problems. * Strong command of TCP/IP, DNS, TLS/SSL, and CDN reverse-proxy mechanics.

• Familiarity with the OWASP Top 10, botnets, and API abuse patterns.
• Linux command line skills
• Scripting experience with Bash, Perl, Python, and/or PowerShell
• Automation scripting experience with Service Now/firewall management APIs
• Availability to work nights at weekends
• Availability to participate in on call rotation for after-hours support
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Discover why our teams love working here: Offer:126k annually Where do we start! Our benefits package includes: We believe all employees contribute to the success of the company and should be able to share in that success, which is why all jobs are eligible to participate in our bonus program with any payouts being subject to individual and company performance. We offer a comprehensive benefit program that includes medical, dental, vision, employer paid Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary life options, a competitive 401(k) match, as well as many other voluntary benefits to fit your specific needs. We make health and wellness a priority and offer a generous paid time off policy, hybrid working model, as well as contributing to our communities with an annual volunteer day off. We also offer a New Child leave policy, where the birthing parent receives 16 weeks of paid time off, and the non-birthing parent receives 8. Your journey at Travelport starts here- apply now! We are an equal opportunities employer and will consider all qualified applicants purely on their skills and abilities. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation, if needed. Travelport is a worldwide travel retail platform. Our next-generation virtual marketplace connects travel buyers and travel sellers, that share our passion for delivering exceptional travel experiences. Unconflicted and independent, we are re-inventing a simpler future for travel’s complex ecosystem. Our platform gives the industry the power to help people see the world. We make it simple for businesses like airlines, hotels, and car rental companies to connect to agencies and travelers, through personalized and engaging content. We are a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities and customers we serve. We are socially responsible, and we give back to our communities. We encourage our people to think differently and have the courage, confidence, and ambition to challenge what has been done before. Travelport is on a mission to make Travel easier and more rewarding for everyone.