Senior IT Security Engineer

Employment Type: [Not Specified] Location Type: Remote Salary: [Not Specified]

About BitMEX

BitMEX is a globally leading exchange for crypto derivatives, providing traders with a professional-grade trading platform. Established in 2014, BitMEX boasts an impeccable security record with "no coin lost, ever!". Our platform is designed for cryptocurrency derivatives traders, offering low latency, deep liquidity, and maximum availability. BitMEX currently offers over 100 derivatives contracts, 16 spot trading pairs, and an easy conversion function for more than 30 different cryptocurrencies.

In 2015, BitMEX revolutionized the market by inventing the Perpetual Swap, which has since become the most widely traded crypto product. Demonstrating a commitment to transparency, since 2021, BitMEX has been among the first exchanges to regularly publish its on-chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities, ensuring that available funds exceed total client balances.

For more information on BitMEX, company initiatives, and our products, please visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Discord, Telegram, and X.

Job Summary

BitMEX is seeking a proactive, self-motivated Senior IT Security Engineer capable of working independently in a remote environment. As a key member of our corporate IT and Security team, you will be responsible for configuring, supporting, and troubleshooting various IT and Security SaaS platforms. Your role will involve implementing best practices to harden these platforms and our endpoint environments, ensuring the highest levels of security and integrity across our systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and Improve SaaS Applications: Ensure the functionality and security of critical SaaS applications by configuring, supporting, and troubleshooting them. Identify opportunities for improvement through automation and integration with other platforms to enhance efficiency and security.
• Harden Platforms and Endpoints: Implement best practices for hardening cloud platforms and endpoint environments to protect against security threats. This includes applying security measures to SaaS platforms and devices used across the organization.
• Automate Lifecycle Management: Enhance and automate employee lifecycle management processes within our identity and access management solutions, ensuring efficient onboarding, offboarding, and access provisioning.
• Review and Optimize Network Security: Assess and improve existing network Access Control Lists (ACLs) and security groups within cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) to strengthen network security and protect against unauthorized access.
• Streamline Operational Workflows: Convert manual operational workflows into automated, code-driven processes (e.g., GitOps workflows) to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and improve scalability.
• Administer User Accounts and Policies: Manage user accounts and enforce security policies across various systems to meet organizational security objectives and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate on Security Initiatives: Work with cross-functional teams to proactively identify and address potential security vulnerabilities, contributing to the overall security posture of the organization.
• Support Compliance Audits: Conduct regular audits of SaaS applications and cloud environments to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide Remote IT Support: Offer support and troubleshooting for IT and security issues in a remote work environment, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal productivity for team members.
• Research and Implement Technologies: Evaluate and deploy new technologies and software applications to enhance security and efficiency across existing systems, staying current with industry trends and innovations.
• Develop Technical Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, knowledge base articles, and training materials for both technical teams and end-users to facilitate understanding and adoption.

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