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Security Architect II · Akamai Technologies

SOUMITRA
SAMANT.

Designing cloud-native security architectures for global enterprises. Specializing in API security, Zero Trust, DDoS mitigation, and PCI DSS v4.0 compliance.

4+
Years at Akamai
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Soumitra Samant
01 / EXPERTISE

CORE DOMAINS

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API Security & Zero Trust
Architecture assessments delivering prioritized remediation roadmaps. Full governance across Kong, Apigee, F5, AWS API Gateway, Azure APIM, and MuleSoft.
Zero TrustOAuth 2.0API KeysMTLS
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DDoS & Bot Mitigation
ML-powered behavioral analytics, adaptive rate controls, and fingerprinting to neutralize high-volume automated attacks and credential stuffing.
L3–L7ML AnalyticsRate LimitingFingerprinting
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Cloud Security Architecture
Multi-layered security across AWS, Azure, GCP. Kubernetes and container security, micro-segmentation, and edge enforcement at global scale.
AWSAzureGCPKubernetes
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PCI DSS v4.0 Compliance
End-to-end compliance readiness — mapping architectural controls, validating evidence, balancing regulatory obligations with operational scalability.
PCI DSS v4.0NIST CSFOWASP
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WAF & Web App Security
OWASP Top 10 aligned frameworks securing against injection, auth bypass, and data exposure. Secure SDLC integration into CI/CD pipelines.
WAFOWASP Top 10CI/CDSAST
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Incident Analysis & Scripting
Python and Bash automation for log analysis and incident workflows. Deep diagnostics with Wireshark, TCP traceroutes, and HTTP/S inspection.
PythonBashWiresharkSIEM
02 / EXPERIENCE

CAREER HISTORY

Security Architect II
Akamai Technologies · Professional Services
Apr 2025 – Present
  • Lead cloud & API security architecture assessments for enterprise clients with Zero Trust roadmaps.
  • Architect multi-layered L3–L7 solutions combining WAF, micro-segmentation, and edge enforcement.
  • Design ML-powered DDoS and bot mitigation strategies maintaining SLA under attacks.
  • Lead PCI DSS v4.0 readiness engagements for large-scale enterprise clients.
  • Serve as trusted security advisor to CISOs and platform engineering teams.
Security Architect
Akamai Technologies · Professional Services
Oct 2023 – Apr 2025
  • Architected multi-layered security solutions across diverse enterprise environments.
  • Developed Web Application Security frameworks aligned with OWASP Top 10.
  • Established API security governance covering OAuth 2.0, API keys, and encryption.
  • Deployed ML-based behavioral analytics for bot detection and credential stuffing prevention.
Cloud Support Engineer
Akamai Technologies
Oct 2022 – Oct 2023
  • 24×7 Tier-2 support for Akamai's full web and security product suite.
  • Resolved site-down incidents involving SSL/TLS failures and origin connectivity.
  • Automated log analysis with Bash and Python; monitored security dashboards.
Technical Solutions Engineer
Akamai Technologies
Aug 2021 – Sep 2022
  • Resolved complex DNS issues including AXFR zone transfers and propagation failures.
  • Implemented DNS-level and application-layer load balancing strategies.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with Security Architects, Engineering, and Operations.
03 / STACK

TECHNICAL ARSENAL

Cloud Platforms
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Kubernetes
Docker
API Gateways
Kong
Apigee
AWS API Gateway
Azure APIM
MuleSoft · F5
Security Standards
PCI DSS v4.0
NIST CSF
OWASP Top 10
Zero Trust Architecture
SSL/TLS · DNS
Tools & Scripting
Python
Bash
Wireshark
Packet Analysis
SIEM Platforms
04 / EDUCATION

LEARNING BACKGROUND

B.E. Computer Science
KLE Technological University, India
2017 – 2021
Built enterprise image retrieval system for Samsung Research Bangalore. Created a secure file-sharing portal for Goa Shipyard Limited (Ministry of Defense). Founded CyberKLE — on-campus IT security research community.
Samsung ResearchCyberKLE FounderMinistry of Defense
Fundamentals of Cyber Security
Tel Aviv University, Israel
Jul – Aug 2019
Immersive 3-credit cybersecurity coursework with site visits to Checkpoint Software Technologies and Synamedia Ltd. Hands-on exposure to enterprise security operations in a global tech hub.
Checkpoint SoftwareSynamediaTel Aviv
05 / CONTACT
LET'S
CONNECT.

Feel free to reach out for questions, collaborations, or just to say hello. Based in Goa, India.

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Security Architect II · Akamai Technologies