Staff Security Architect

Payward, the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services, and CF Benchmarks, has spent 15 years building one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms. Kraken, founded in 2011, is one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms, trusted by over 10 million individuals and institutions worldwide, offering spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services.

Introduction

Kraken Security Labs is seeking a skilled and hands-on Staff Security Architect. This role involves providing deeply technical internal security consulting on current and future products, embedding within engineering teams for hands-on work, and contributing to projects spanning classical infrastructure security, cryptography, Web3, Rust, and AI.

Responsibilities

• Design, review, and verify robust security architecture within a heterogeneous environment.
• Conduct thorough security assessments and audits of existing architectures, recommending practical improvements.
• Stay updated with the latest blockchain security trends, threats, and mitigation techniques.
• Provide expertise to blockchain teams, ensuring secure operational practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an IT security expert with a strong background in application security.
• Experience in security testing diverse applications.
• 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 work remotely with stakeholders across the organization.

About Company

Payward, the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services, and CF Benchmarks, has spent 15 years building one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms. Kraken, founded in 2011, is one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms, trusted by over 10 million individuals and institutions worldwide, offering spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services.

How to Apply

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. Payward is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.