Director of Security, OKX
Security Engineering
$250.4-375.7k
Office located in San Jose, CA
Cryptocurrency trading app
Be an early applicant
Cryptocurrency trading app
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$250.4-375.7k
Office located in San Jose, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To eliminate financial barriers, evolve the global economy, and change the world for better.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or a related field
- About 10 years of experience in information security, with a significant portion of that time in a security engineering role
- 5+ years of experience in a leadership or management role, with a proven track record of building and leading successful security teams
- Deep technical expertise in security architecture, secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and incident response
- Extensive experience with cloud security (AWS, AliCloud, etc.) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Strong understanding of cryptographic principles and their application in securing systems and data
- Experience in the crypto, DeFi, or digital assets space is highly desirable
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Proficiency in both Mandarin and English is required, including the ability to read, write, and speak fluently in both languages
What the job involves
- As the Director of Security Engineering at OKX, you will be a key leader responsible for building and scaling a world-class security engineering function
- You will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our systems, applications, and infrastructure from ever-evolving cyber threats
- This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role that requires a deep technical background in security engineering and the ability to lead a high-performing team
- You will be responsible for the overall security architecture, secure development lifecycle, and the implementation of cutting-edge security technologies to protect our global user base
- Lead, mentor, and expand a global team of security engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Develop and execute a comprehensive security engineering strategy and roadmap that aligns with the company's business objectives and risk appetite
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's security architecture to ensure the protection of our platform and user assets
- Champion and integrate security best practices into the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC), from design and development to testing and deployment
- Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of advanced security tools and technologies, including solutions for threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Product, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Audit to ensure security is a foundational component of all our products and services
- Drive the automation of security processes and controls to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Stay at the forefront of the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices, and proactively apply this knowledge to enhance our security posture
- Establish and report on key security metrics to provide visibility into the effectiveness of the security engineering program to senior leadership
Our take
While cryptocurrency holds the promise of freedom in personal finances and the possibility of large financial rewards through trading, it can be intimidating to get started. OKX, a long-standing crypto currency exchange, exists to solve that problem, removing the knowledge barriers to cryptocurrency trading with an easy-to-use, all in one platform.
OKX is one of the larger cryptocurrency exchanges, though it is a bit smaller than the market leaders Binance and Coinbase Exchange. Where it shines is in the sheer range of its services which are designed to be versatile enough for any user, ranging from a crypto exchange to NFT and decentralized finance investment products. With a reputation for security and reliability, it has a userbase of over 50+ million active accounts in over 180 countries.
OKX is using its structural position in cryptomarkets to help support the entire sector, announcing a market recovery fund to protect crypto firms facing collapse following the FTX crisis. Additionally, it is expanding into Web3 gaming with a 2023 partnership with Thirdverse, further increasing the scope of its offering to its client base. As long as it can continue to weather the tough market conditions for cryptocurrency it should maintain its excellent position to continue its growth.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
65% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, disability & life insurance.
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus Program paid in BTC
- More surprises when you join!
Leadership
Star Xu
(Founder & CEO)Previously an Engineer at Yahoo before becoming the Chief Technology Officer at DocIn. They later founded OKX and has recently reclaimed the title of CEO
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