Staff Security Architect
About The Position
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. 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. 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.
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
