Staff Security Architect

Kraken; Mexico; On-site; PHP 5,528,255 - 7,985,257; Full time

Job summary

Kraken is seeking a skilled Senior Security Architect for Kraken Security Labs in the Philippines, Pampanga, Mexico. This role involves hands-on technical consulting for security, focusing on both current and future products.

The candidate will design and verify security architecture, conduct audits, and stay updated on blockchain security trends. Strong communication skills are essential for collaboration with teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an IT security expert, especially in application security.
• Experience in security testing diverse applications.
• Familiarity with security frameworks like OWASP and NIST.

Responsibilities

• Design, review & verify robust security architecture.
• Conduct thorough security assessments and audits.
• Stay informed on the latest blockchain security trends.

Skills

IT security expertise

Application security

Security testing

Infrastructure security

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Security Architect – Kraken Security Labs

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.