Security Engineer, Infrastructure at Chainalysis

Aarhus, Central Denmark Region, Denmark

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, BlockchainIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience in security operations, InfoSec or product security engineering
  • Familiarity with securing AWS cloud services
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform
  • Familiarity with deploying and operating Kubernetes such as AWS EKS
  • Strong understanding of incident management, ticket response, and security operations best practices
  • Experience using ticketing systems and operational tools such as JIRA or Atlassian suite
  • Excellent communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
  • Strong commitment to confidentiality and compliance with security policies and regulations
  • Ability to foster collaboration and partnerships across teams outside of Security Engineering

Responsibilities

  • Respond to security tickets promptly and professionally, including incident handling, triage, investigation, and collaboration with other teams for resolution
  • Serve as the point-of-contact for internal user security questions, providing guidance on security policies, tools, and best practices
  • Design, implement, and improve operational security processes—focusing on ticket management, incident response workflows, and documentation standards
  • Monitor security dashboards for alerts; analyze, document, and escalate events as needed for further investigation and remediation
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of security controls, including vulnerability management, endpoint protection, multi-factor authentication, and encryption technologies
  • Assist in onboarding and off-boarding processes to ensure proper access controls and compliance
  • Contribute to developing, reviewing, and communicating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for security operations
  • Influence internal teams and coach others on security policies and internal compliance frameworks

Skills

AWS
Kubernetes
Cloud Security
Vulnerability Management
Incident Response
Endpoint Protection
Multi-Factor Authentication
Encryption
Access Controls

Chainalysis

Cryptocurrency investigation and compliance solutions

About Chainalysis

Chainalysis provides tools and services for investigating and ensuring compliance in the cryptocurrency space. Their products help law enforcement agencies, regulators, and businesses identify and prevent illegal activities involving digital currencies. The company offers subscription-based software solutions that deliver actionable intelligence and analytics, allowing clients to maintain the integrity of their financial operations. Unlike many competitors, Chainalysis focuses specifically on building trust in blockchain technology by promoting transparency and security in cryptocurrency transactions.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$522MTotal Funding
SERIES_FCompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
501-1,000Employees

Risks

Stablecoin rise threatens traditional remittance services, impacting Chainalysis' financial sector clients.
Blockchain security vulnerabilities challenge Chainalysis' comprehensive security solutions.
Persistent use of crypto mixers complicates Chainalysis' tracking and prevention efforts.

Differentiation

Chainalysis offers comprehensive anti-money laundering software for Bitcoin businesses.
Its REACTOR tool visualizes data and identifies offenders in cryptocurrency transactions.
Chainalysis provides real-time API for transaction-based risk scoring and compliance.

Upsides

Rising stablecoin adoption increases demand for Chainalysis' blockchain analytics.
Public-private partnerships in crypto crime prevention boost Chainalysis' investigative tool demand.
Emerging markets like Syria offer new opportunities for Chainalysis' compliance services.

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