Staff Security Architect
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- Staff level role
- Fully remote
- Crypto & AI security
- Hands-on architecture
- Global team
Join Kraken Security Labs as a Staff Security Architect to provide boutique-style internal security consulting. You will embed with engineering teams to secure diverse products ranging from classical infrastructure and cryptography to next-generation AI solutions.
This position requires a hands-on approach, moving beyond high-level guidance to actively participate in securing complex Rust projects and blockchain operations. You will collaborate with stakeholders worldwide in a small, highly technical environment.
What you'll do
- Design, review, and verify robust security architectures in heterogeneous environments
- Conduct thorough security assessments and audits of existing systems
- Recommend practical improvements based on audit findings
- Stay updated on blockchain security trends, threats, and mitigation techniques
- Provide expertise to blockchain teams to ensure secure operational practices
What you'll need
- Proven experience as an IT security expert with strong application security background
- Experience in security testing for diverse applications
- Background in infrastructure security
- Basic familiarity with security frameworks such as OWASP and NIST
- Excellent problem-solving skills for dynamic, fast-paced environments
- Strong communication skills for effective remote collaboration with stakeholders
Stack
- Rust
- Web3
- Cryptography
- AI
- OWASP
- NIST
How you'll work
- Fully remote position
- Collaborate with teams across the company and world
- Work in a small, highly technical team
Hiring process
- Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
- May include job-related skills or work-style assessments
- Assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role