Develop machine learning models for application security at Akamai, using Python and SQL or Spark on large datasets.As a Senior II Data Scientist, you will strengthen security products by analyzing data, addressing customer challenges, and improving detection. You will collaborate across development teams to implement solutions and provide insights shaping strategy and performance. The work supports highly scalable technologies within Akamai’s Global Web Security group.Key Responsibilities:





Analyze large datasets to distinguish legitimate and fraudulent trafficDevelop detection rules and models for security productsImprove production-ready data collection and analysis processesTroubleshoot issues in highly distributed environmentsProvide insights supporting product improvements and detection accuracyRequirements:

Eight years of relevant experience and bachelor’s degree or equivalentExperience using SQL or Spark and Python with large datasetsUnderstanding of probability, statistics, and machine learning techniquesPractical knowledge of bot or fraud detection productsFamiliarity with TCP/IP, DNS, and TLS/SSL protocolsApply machine learning, data analysis, and application security expertise to improve Akamai’s detection products and distributed systems.

📌 Senior Machine Learning Security Scientist (Winnipeg)
🏢 Akamai Technologies
📍 Winnipeg