Senior Security Architect

Remote in Portugal·Full-time·Added 4 months ago

This job was published 4 months ago

Kraken

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Fully remote
Per the ad.

Requirements

Have senior-level experience
Staff-level role.

Requirements

What we're looking for

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

The role

What you'll do

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

Hiring process

3 steps3 interviewsa task to do

Raise your hand
Talent screen
With a talent partner
An initial conversation about role fit, mission alignment, motivation and career ambitions.
Role specific interviews
With hiring manager, future teammates and key stakeholders
Interviews exploring your skills, experience and how you operate in context.
Practical exercise
A real-world case study aligned with your role.

The recruiter walks you through what to expect at each stage.

About Kraken

Kraken is a global cryptocurrency exchange and digital asset platform founded in 2011, headquartered in San Francisco, USA. It is one of the largest and oldest crypto exchanges in the world, offering spot trading, futures, margin trading, and a range of digital asset services to retail and institutional clients. With a strong focus on security and regulatory compliance, Kraken operates across multiple jurisdictions and employs thousands of professionals globally.

In Spain, Kraken has a significant presence, with a growing team of engineers, product managers, designers, and data professionals. The company is known for its remote-first culture, which allows international talent to work from anywhere, including Spain. Kraken values autonomy, innovation, and a deep commitment to the crypto ecosystem, making it an attractive employer for professionals looking to work in a fast-paced, decentralized environment.

Founded: 2018
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: San Francisco, USA
Website: kraken.com

In their own words

About the company & team

Payward - the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks - has spent the last 15 years building one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms in the industry, built to advance an open, global financial system.

Before you apply, we encourage you to explore our culture page to understand what drives us and how we work.

Founded in 2011, Kraken is one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms, trusted by over 10 million individuals and institutions across the globe. It offers spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services, with products built for both individual investors and institutional clients.

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.

Additional information

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.

Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills 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 knowledgeable about crypto.

We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside 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 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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