Staff Security Architect

Job Description

• 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 dont 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 dont fully meet the listed requirements, especially if youre 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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