Cloud Security Engineer - Remote

Overview

As a Cloud Security Engineer at Kraken, you’ll take ownership of how we secure the cloud infrastructure that powers Kraken’s global platform. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building and integrating controls that enable teams to move fast without compromising security.

In Short

• Design, implement, and manage security controls across AWS and GCP environments
• Support incident response, threat detection, compliance, and security reviews in cloud environments
• Partner with development teams to identify risks and implement effective mitigations
• Identify and assess cloud risks, prioritize them, and lead remediation through automation or policy
• Improve operational efficiency by reducing friction between security and delivery
• Implement and improve IAM controls to ensure appropriate access
• Build scalable detection and monitoring into the cloud infrastructure
• Evolve security standards and best practices through repeatable approaches

Requirements

• Deep experience securing cloud environments, with a strong focus on AWS
• Expertise in identity and access management (IAM)
• Familiarity with cloud-native logging and visibility patterns
• Experience using CSPM tools
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform
• Proficiency in scripting using Python or Bash
• Ability to use AI tooling to increase impact
• Skilled at communicating across technical and non-technical teams
• Bias towards action and a track record of driving security improvements

Benefits

• Work in a fully remote environment with a diverse team
• Opportunity to shape the future of crypto security
• Engage with cutting-edge technology in the crypto space
• Collaborate with industry pioneers
• Access to ongoing education and professional development