Join Kraken Security Labs as a Staff Security Architect to design and assess security architecture in a remote-first environment.
Posted by employer 5 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 5 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 20 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Staff Security Architect at Kraken, the individual will engage in hands-on security assessments and design robust security architectures across diverse applications and infrastructures. Key skills include a strong background in application security, familiarity with security frameworks, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote environment. This position is ideal for seasoned security professionals who thrive in dynamic settings and are passionate about advancing crypto technology. The team operates within Kraken Security Labs, known for its technical depth and commitment to security excellence.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 5 months ago — first seen on Joblaze May 20, 2026. Last confirmed on Kraken's careers page November 2, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Kraken: United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Staff Security Architect role remote?
- Yes — Kraken lists this as a fully remote position.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Application Security, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, NIST, OWASP, Rust.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Kraken targets staff-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Staff Security Architect role at Kraken.
From the original posting
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
What You Bring
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
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