About Akkodis
Akkodis, is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation. With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group. Akkodis is a commercial brand under which both AKKA and Modis entities operate.
About the Role
As a Security Analyst with Akkodis, you will play a critical role in helping the client defend against sophisticated automated threats targeting their web platforms. You'll be responsible for analyzing large volumes of web traffic, identifying patterns and anomalies, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to implement effective mitigation strategies.
This role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for cybersecurity. You'll act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing actionable insights and supporting them through incident response and ongoing threat management.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze web traffic data to detect and isolate advanced bot behaviors and automated attack patterns.
- Investigate anomalies and provide detailed, evidence-based reports to clients.
- Collaborate with clients to understand the business impact of automated threats and develop tailored mitigation strategies.
- Respond to incidents in accordance with premium service-level agreements (SLAs).
- Conduct regular client meetings to present findings, share insights, and guide strategic decisions.
- Work closely with internal research, data science, and product teams to deliver intelligence that informs product enhancements.
- Refine detection mechanisms by analyzing false positives and improving accuracy.
- Create clear and compelling data visualizations to validate findings and demonstrate impact.
- Maintain deep expertise in bot mitigation techniques and evolving threat landscapes.
- Take ownership of client issues and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong interest in cybersecurity and emerging threat trends.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communicator with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience with SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker).
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
- Solid understanding of HTTP protocols and web infrastructure.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Multilingual proficiency (e.g., Spanish or French) is a plus.
