Security Engineer

About Bastion

Bastion enables financial institutions and enterprises to issue regulated stablecoins, generate revenue on reserves, and expand their ecosystems. Bastion’s platform combines stablecoin issuance, secure custody, and seamless orchestration for cross-border transfers, on/off-ramps, and stablecoin conversions. With Bastion’s platform and APIs, businesses can create and scale their stablecoin network, while optimizing revenue, compliance, and control.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement security measures into the Bastion infrastructure across all backend and frontend services.
• Build resilient security services and infrastructure operating within the Bastion platform.
• Define, socialize, and uphold the Bastion threat model and security posture across all surfaces of the platform.
• Ensure customers are kept safe by implementing monitoring, analysis, and incident response measures.
• Educate and train the broader Bastion team on security best practices to keep the organization safe.
• Lead and orchestrate third-party security audits of the Bastion codebase and infrastructure, including ensuring the delivery of reports suitable for customer consumption.
• The option to work from home 1-2 days a week is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or a related field.
• 2 years of professional experience in Infrastructure Security.
• Requires knowledge of the following skills: Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java, or Golang; Web3 security; and Applied cryptography.

What We Look For

• Ownership and Proactivity: Demonstrated sense of ownership and accountability, combined with a forward-thinking approach and an unwavering motivation to excel in their designated role.
• Customer-Centric Mindset: Proven track record of placing customers at the heart of all decisions, striving beyond satisfaction to truly impress and exceed expectations.
• Detail-Oriented: Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring consistency and precision in every task.
• Team Player with a Competitive Edge: Strong collaboration skills, understanding that success is achieved collectively.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Never settle for the status quo. Always looking for growth opportunities and new challenges, with a vision of powering the future of web3. Recognizes that the journey to excellence is ongoing and embraces the challenge.
• Empathetic Insight: Demonstrated ability to understand and share the feelings of others, fostering genuine connections and promoting a supportive environment.

Employment Details

• Salary: $175K - $230K
• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: FullTime

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bastion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, and placement. Bastion participates in E-Verify to authorize eligibility of employment in the United States.