Staff Data Security Engineer, Gemini

• 6+ years of experience in the field
• Extensive knowledge of database architecture and security principles
• Significant experience with container orchestration technologies and relevant security considerations. We often use Kubernetes and EKS
• Experience in SRE, systems engineering, or network engineering
• Experience with distributed systems or cloud computing. We often use AWS
• Significant software development experience. We often use Python or Go
• Experience building and owning high-availability critical systems or cloud-based services
• Able to self-scope, define, and manage short and long term technical goals

Desirable

• The Platform Security team secures Gemini’s infrastructure through service hardening and by developing and supporting a suite of foundational tools
• We provide secure-by-default infrastructure, consumable security services, and expert consultation to engineering teams for secure cloud and non-cloud infrastructure
• The Platform Security team covers a broad problem space that includes all areas of Gemini’s platform infrastructure
• In the past, this team has focused specifically on cloud security and we continue to invest heavily in this area
• This role will bring additional depth and specialization in database design, security and We also value expertise in neighboring areas of infrastructure and platform security engineering including: PKI, core cryptography, identity management, network security, etc
• Design, deploy, and maintain database, and relevant security controls for security and engineering teams
• Build and improve security controls capturing data in transit and data at rest
• Partner with engineering teams on security architecture and implementation decisions
• Own our database security roadmap and act as relevant SME within Gemini
• Collaborate with AppSec, Threat Detection, Incident Response, GRC and similar security functions to identify, understand, and reduce security risk