Security Associate, M&A & Partnerships

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead integration of IT systems and security practices for acquired companies. Coordinate cross functional efforts to ensure integration while maintaining Kraken's security standards.
• 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.
• Partner with Security, IT, Engineering, Corporate Development, and Product leaders to align on requirements, timelines, and execution plans.
• Continuously improve internal workflows through automation, AI enabled tooling, and consistent reporting mechanisms.

Qualifications

• 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 the following 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 Have

• 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.

Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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