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It offers spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services, with products built for both individual investors and institutional clients.\nWe 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.\nWe don't merely provide high-level guidance but indeed get deeply embedded in the different engineering teams and do not mind hands-on work.\nOur projects span from classical infrastructure security projects, over cryptography, web3, and complex Rust projects, to securing our next generation of AI products.\nYou will work in a small, highly technical team and collaborate with teams all across the company & world.\nThe opportunity\nDesign, review & verify robust security architecture in a heterogeneous environment\n\nConduct thorough security assessments and audits of existing architectures, recommending practical improvements\n\nStay updated with latest (blockchain) security trends, threats and mitigation techniques\n\nProvide expertise to our blockchain teams, ensuring secure operational practices\n\nWhat You Bring\nProven experience as an IT security expert, with a strong background in application security\n\nExperience in security testing diverse application\n\nExperience with infrastructure security\n\nBasic familiarity with security frameworks (OWASP, NIST, etc)\n\nExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment\n\nStrong communication and collaboration skills to effectively remotely work with stakeholders across the organization\n\nUnless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.\nPlease 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.\nWe 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.\nOur commitment\nPayward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. 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