Lead Architect, Circle
Identity and Access Management
$145-192k
AWS
Python
Okta
Golang
Senior and Expert level
Remote from US
Digital dollars for global prosperity
Job no longer available
Digital dollars for global prosperity
1001+ employees
FintechB2BCryptocurrencyBankingPaymentsDeep TechFinancial ServicesSaaSBlockchainWeb 3.0
Job no longer available
$145-192k
AWS
Python
Okta
Golang
Senior and Expert level
Remote from US
1001+ employees
FintechB2BCryptocurrencyBankingPaymentsDeep TechFinancial ServicesSaaSBlockchainWeb 3.0
Company mission
To raise global economic prosperity through the frictionless exchange of value.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of experience as an identity architect with 7+ years of implementing identity and access systems in various coding languages
- Own and drive strategic IAM initiatives end-to-end, balancing execution with clear stakeholder engagement—communicating at the right level while maintaining accountability for outcomes
- Focus on delivering measurable results by structuring work into clear, outcome-driven plans that align with broader risk reduction goals and avoid over-investment in unnecessary technical detail
- Thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment where priorities shift quickly—move with urgency, adapt to change, and communicate proactively to maintain momentum without losing sight of ownership or impact
- Enthusiasm for scalable, reproducible security management
- Self-motivated and creative problem-solver able to work independently with minimal guidance
- Strong ability to work collaboratively across teams during high-stress situations
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and use good judgment to establish order of priorities on the fly
- Understanding of IAM protocols and concepts such as SAML, OIDC, OAuth, and PAM
- Experience with IAM technologies from Okta, Ping, Sailpoint, Savant or Microsoft
- Familiarity with standards such as ISO 27001/27002 or the NIST Cybersecurity Framework is desirable
- Experience working in financial services or financial technology desired
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity or related field; equivalent experience also accepted
- Experience working in an AWS environment required
- Software development skills in languages such as Python, Golang, or similar
What the job involves
- Gather, share and coach industry best-practices regarding implementation of customer, corporate, and non-human identity and access
- Develop and execute a continuous support and review of developer’s use of Identity and Access across Circle solutions surfacing risk, influencing roadmaps, and resolving issues prior to customer impact
- Collaborate on an IAM architecture that defines a vision state for all aspects of IAM (toxic roles, insider abuse, privileges management, shared accounts, etc.) that is actionable today, results in measured risk reduction across Circle, and marches towards an agreed vision
- Work closely with the Security team to identify broader security controls to reduce risk for the enterprise
Our take
Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is a global financial technology firm that enables businesses of all sizes to harness the power of digital currencies and public blockchains for payments, commerce, and financial applications worldwide. Circle is building the world's largest, most-widely used, stablecoin network, and issues, through its regulated affiliates, USDC and EURC stablecoins.
Circle provides a comprehensive suite of financial and technological services that empower enterprises and developers to integrate stablecoins and blockchains into their products, service and business operations.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Meet the team
Eliza, Software Engineer II
Insights
Top investors
19% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Apr 2022
$400m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
May 2021
$440m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $1.1bn
Company benefits
- Remote-First and Flexible Work - Do your best work from home! Our remote jobs empower you to work around your life schedule. Want to switch up your work spot? We provide access to WeWork locations globally. Need time away? We offer flexible paid time off beyond paid holidays— so you can thrive at work and at rest.
- Health & Well-Being - No matter where you live, we offer a market competitive suite of benefits to help keep you and your loved ones healthy. We also keep your emotional well-being top of mind, offering an Employee Wellness Program for all employees and immediate family members globally. We also have various leave options, including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Financial Planning - Circle is invested in your future! All part-time and full-time U.S. employees enjoy 401(k) benefits, including up to 4% company matching, and can become owners in Circle through our equity program. Pension plans are also offered in select countries. FSA and HSA accounts are available for U.S. employees, with Circle contributing annually to employee HSA accounts.
- Stipends & Reimbursements - To support our employees and their unique lifestyles, Circle offers a set of stipends and reimbursements (offerings vary by location and enrollment). These include home office, mobile phone, fitness and weight loss, and more!
- Learning & Development - Circle is committed to cultivating experiences internally and externally that promote constant learning in support of Crypto Literacy, as well as operational and interpersonal development that drives growth aligned with career aspirations for employees at all levels of the organization.
- In-Person Connections - Outside of our remote work, we know how important collaborating in-person is. We invest in bringing Circlers together through an annual company-wide conference, local meet ups as well as team and leadership offsites to lock in relationships beyond the screen.
Company values
- Multistakeholder - We must organize, incentivize and measure ourselves against meeting the needs of all of our stakeholders
- Future Forward - We embrace a transformative vision for the future, and this energy shapes how we operate
- Mindful - We seek to be present and aware, to be respectful, active listeners (with each other and with our customers alike), and pay attention to detail
- Driven by Excellence - We relentlessly pursue excellence, we do not tolerate mediocrity, we reward based on merit, and we work intensely to achieve our goals
- High Integrity - We seek open and honest communication, and hold ourselves to very high moral and ethical standards
Company HQ
World Trade Center, New York, NY
Articles
Leadership
Jeremy Allaire
(CEO)Founder and former Chairman and CEO of Brightcove. Former Entrepreneur in Residence at General Catalyst Partners, CTO of Macromedia, and Co-Founder & former CTO of Allaire Corporation.
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