Building the Future of Crypto
Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.
What makes us different?
Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.
As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!
The Team
We are a small, M&A-focused Security and IT team that consistently punches above our weight while operating within Kraken’s broader Security organization. We represent Security and IT throughout M&A transactions and collaborate with partners across HR, Engineering, Legal, Vendor Management, Finance, Compliance, Business Operations, and other teams.
While diligence work is confidential, the team embraces hyper-transparency post-close, fostering open dialogue and candid discussions while staying adaptable to the evolving landscape of the crypto industry.
The Opportunity
Security Diligence: Conduct due diligence on the security and IT components of potential acquisitions, partnerships, and vendor engagements. Evaluate the cybersecurity posture, IT infrastructure, and technology stack of target companies.
Security and IT Integration: Lead integration of IT systems and security practices for acquired companies. Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure integration while maintaining Kraken’s security standards.
Technical Project Execution: Drive unique security and IT workstreams across M&A transactions. Advocate for technical actions, rationalize technology stacks, and align acquired environments with Kraken’s security architecture.
Cross-Team Coordination: Partner with Security, IT, Engineering, Corporate Development, and Product leaders to align on requirements, timelines, and execution plans.
Process Improvement & Tooling: Continuously improve internal workflows through automation, AI-enabled tooling, and consistent reporting mechanisms.
Skills you should HODL
4+ years of experience in security, engineering, IT, technical PM, or M&A integration roles
2+ years executing or defining technical scopes of work in consulting or client-facing environments
Broad experience across Security, IT, and Engineering disciplines
Deep expertise in at least one of these areas:
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
IT Systems Management
Software Engineering
Application Security
DevOps / SRE
Vulnerability Management
Technical Project Management
Security Architecture
Cloud & Datacenter Security
Demonstrated ability to design or execute technical architecture plans that support business goals
Experience leveraging automation and AI to improve technical workflows
Working knowledge of audit and compliance frameworks
Strong understanding of IT systems, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity principles
Familiarity with regulatory and legal considerations related to IT and cybersecurity
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with diverse technical and business stakeholders
Nice to haves
Prior experience in cryptocurrency or fintech
Experience working with globally distributed remote teams
Deep listening and empathy for team dynamics
Bias for action and results over rigid processes
Strategic mindset with the ability to zoom in on tactical details
Curious, low ego, highly collaborative, open to lessons learned
Systems thinker who sees patterns and opportunities across silos
Experience creating unique technical scopes of work for complex initiatives