Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As an Enterprise Engineer Sr within PNC’s Technology organization, you will be based at home in Connecticut. The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, at the manager’s discretion.

**PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position**

The Akamai Security Suite Administrator is responsible for managing, configuring, and optimizing Akamai’s security solutions to protect web applications, APIs, and digital infrastructure from cyber threats. This role involves deploying and maintaining tools like the Akamai Kona Site Defender, Web Application Firewall (WAF), Bot Manager, and DDoS mitigation services. The administrator collaborates with IT, security, and development teams to ensure robust protection, high performance, and seamless user experiences across enterprise digital assets

- Configure and manage Akamai security products, including Kona Site Defender, WAF rules, Bot Manager policies, and DDoS protection settings, to safeguard web properties.
- Monitor security dashboards and logs to identify threats, anomalies, or performance issues, responding promptly to incidents like DDoS attacks or bot-driven abuse.
- Fine-tune security policies to balance protection with performance, minimizing false positives and ensuring legitimate traffic flows smoothly.
- Analyze traffic patterns and threat intelligence to proactively update security configurations and mitigate emerging risks.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate Akamai security into CI/CD pipelines and ensure secure application delivery.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to security configurations, content delivery, or application performance impacted by Akamai settings.
- Maintain documentation of security policies, incident reports, and configuration changes for compliance and auditing purposes.
- Stay current on cybersecurity trends, Akamai product updates, and best practices to recommend improvements or new features for adoption.
- Liaise with Akamai support and account teams to resolve complex issues or escalate critical incidents.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience in network security, cloud security, or web application administration.
- Hands-on experience with Akamai security tools (e.g., Kona Site Defender, WAF, Bot Manager) or similar CDN/security platforms is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of web protocols, application security, and cloud infrastructure.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to security incidents under pressure.

Technical Skills:
- Akamai Security Suite Expertise: Proficiency in configuring and managing Akamai Kona Site Defender, WAF, Bot Manager, and DDoS mitigation tools. Familiarity with Akamai’s Edge platform is a plus.
- Web Security Knowledge: Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS), HTTP/HTTPS protocols, and SSL/TLS encryption.
- Network Fundamentals: Solid grasp of TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, and CDN operations to optimize security and performance.
- Threat Detection and Mitigation: Ability to analyze traffic logs, recognize attack patterns (e.g., DDoS, botnets), and implement countermeasures.
- Scripting and Automation: Experience with scripting languages like Python, Bash, or JavaScript to automate tasks or integrate Akamai with other systems.
- Cloud and DevOps Tools: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and tools like Terraform or Ansible for infrastructure management.
- Monitoring and Analytics: Competence with tools like Splunk, ELK Stack, or Akamai’s own dashboards for real-time monitoring and reporting.

Soft Skills:
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical s