Staff Security Architect

Kraken; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraken is seeking a skilled Senior Security Architect for its Security Labs to design robust security architecture in a dynamic environment. You will work closely with engineering teams to conduct security assessments and provide expertise on secure practices, especially in blockchain.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in IT security, application security, and must possess excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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 in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, review & verify robust security architecture.
• Conduct security assessments and audits of architectures.
• Stay updated with blockchain security trends and threats.
• Provide expertise to blockchain teams for secure practices.

Skills

IT security expertise

Application security

Infrastructure security

Security testing

Problem-solving skills

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.