Cloud Security Engineer, Kraken

• Deep experience securing cloud environments, with a strong focus on AWS
• Expertise in identity and access management (IAM), including designing least-privilege models, managing complex permission structures, and scaling access controls in dynamic environments
• Familiarity with cloud-native logging and visibility patterns, and how to integrate them into centralized detection and monitoring workflows
• Experience using CSPM tools with a focus on reducing noise and highlighting what really matters
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform
• Proficiency in scripting to automate, integrate, and accelerate workflows using Python or Bash
• The ability to use AI tooling as a force multiplier to move faster, solve problems, and increase impact
• Skilled at communicating across technical and non-technical teams, advocating for secure practices, and aligning security work with business priorities
• A bias towards action and a track record of driving security improvements from idea to execution

Desirable

• Cloud Security at Kraken is about designing guardrails that scale. We embed security into every layer of our stack - without getting in the way of growth, speed, or innovation. Our team is deeply technical, outcome-driven, and wired for collaboration across the business
• We work hands-on across AWS, GCP, and other cloud platforms - building tools, designing controls, and automating security into our infrastructure. Our goal is to make the secure choice the easy route for engineers
• You’ll be architecting the solutions that protect our platforms, our customers, and our edge
• As a Cloud Security Engineer, you’ll take ownership of how we secure the cloud infrastructure that powers Kraken’s global platform
• This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building and integrating controls that enable teams to move fast without compromising security
• You’ll work closely with product and engineering teams across the company, helping them integrate secure practices into the platforms they build and operate
• Your day-to-day will involve everything from shaping IAM strategy to improving cloud visibility, refining detection signals, and helping teams close the gaps that matter most
• Design, implement, and manage security controls across AWS and GCP environments
• Work across the security organization to support incident response, threat detection, compliance, and security reviews in cloud environments
• Partner with development teams to identify risks and help implement effective mitigations
• Identify and assess cloud risks, prioritize them, and lead remediation through automation or policy
• Improve operational efficiency by reducing friction between security and delivery
• Implement and improve IAM controls to ensure appropriate access across teams, environments, and services
• Build scalable detection and monitoring into the fabric of our cloud infrastructure
• Evolve security standards and best practices through repeatable, well-documented approaches

• This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline
• 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