Staff Security Architect
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Overview
- Building the Future of Crypto
- Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.
- What makes us different?
- Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values.
- As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.
- For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.
- Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission.
- We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app.
- Learn how to create a Kraken account here.
- As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages.
- Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space.
- Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
- Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!
- Proof of work
- The team
- We are seeking a skilled & hands-on Senior Security Architect for Kraken Security Labs.
- Kraken Security Labs provides boutique-style, deeply technical internal security consulting on current and future products.
- We don't merely provide high-level guidance but indeed get deeply embedded in the different engineering teams and do not mind hands-on work.
- Our projects span from classical infrastructure security projects, over cryptography, web3, and complex Rust projects, to securing our next generation of AI products.
- You will work in a small, highly technical team and collaborate with teams all across the company & world.
- The opportunity
- Design, review & verify robust security architecture in a heterogeneous environment
- Conduct thorough security assessments and audits of existing architectures, recommending practical improvements
- Stay updated with latest (blockchain) security trends, threats and mitigation techniques
- Provide expertise to our blockchain teams, ensuring secure operational practices
Skills You Should HODL
- Proven experience as an IT security expert, with a strong background in application security
- Experience in security testing diverse application
- Experience with infrastructure security
- Basic familiarity with security frameworks (OWASP, NIST, etc)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively remotely work with stakeholders across the organization
- *Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.*
- *Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.*
- *We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.*
- Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives.
- We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job.
- We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!
- We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process.
- These assessments are designed to evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions.
- Assessment results are considered alongside other relevant information, such as experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.
- As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.
- Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
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