Staff Security Architect

Kraken Digital Asset Exchange

Staff Security Architect focused on security architecture and assessments for Kraken's crypto products. Collaborating with diverse teams to enhance security practices in a remote environment.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $127,200 - $254,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

security architecturesecurity assessmentssecurity auditsapplication securitysecurity testinginfrastructure securitysecurity frameworksblockchain securitymitigation techniques

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationcollaboration