Senior IT Security Engineer

BitMEX is the world’s leading cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform, which has pioneered cryptocurrency trading through relentless commitment to change, and continues to set benchmarks for innovation, liquidity, and security today.

As the world's most advanced peer-to-peer crypto-products trading platform and API, BitMEX gives knowledge, confidence, and precision to hundreds of thousands of traders, transacting billions of USD a day.

About BitMEX

BitMEX was one of the first crypto exchanges for derivatives. It exists to provide institutional and professional traders with a platform that caters to their needs.

BitMEX created the Perpetual Swap, the most popular crypto trading product in history. It is the only major global exchange that continues to create new cryptocurrency derivative products, most recently, the ETH Staking Swap. 

On BitMEX, users can trade cryptocurrency derivatives on a professional trading platform that provides low latency, deep liquidity and constant availability.  Since 2014, no cryptocurrency has been lost through intrusion or hacking, allowing BitMEX users to trade safely in the knowledge that their funds are secure. Spot trading is also supported, as well as the purchase and conversion of cryptocurrency - BitMEX supports 100+ derivatives contracts, 16 pairs for spot trading and the ability for users to convert 30+ cryptocurrencies. 

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

Overview

We are seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer who is proactive, self-motivated, and 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 syst