Vulnerability Management Engineer

Remote

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About Kraken
Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. In our first decade, Kraken has risen to become one of the largest, most successful and respected crypto exchanges on the planet. 
We are changing the way the world thinks about finance and our range of successful products are playing a critical role in the mainstream adoption of crypto assets. We continue to trail-blaze into new territory with the introduction of Kraken Bank, providing a more seamless integration between crypto and the traditional financial system. This makes us the first crypto company (ever) to be awarded a U.S. state banking charter. 
Our diverse group of 2,400+ Krakenites are distributed all over the world as part of our 'remote first' culture, united by a shared passion for delighting customers, upholding crypto values and achieving our meaningful mission. We attract people who push themselves to improve, are radically transparent and think differently in order to unlock their potential. 
Crypto is a rapidly evolving industry and we’re just getting started. We’re growing fast and you're invited to join the revolution!
The Vulnerability Management Engineer will be responsible for the proactive monitoring of enterprise security and risk posture of production systems and infrastructure, while identifying anomalies for further investigation.
The ideal candidate must be able to work independently and have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.  Desired areas of knowledge include vulnerability assessment tools, intrusion prevention and detection, access control and authorization, firewall rulesets, encryption, web-filtering, advanced threat protection and cloud security.

Requirements and Responsibilities

  • Working knowledge on cyber security organization practices, threat & vulnerability management and best practices.
  • Ability to work with vendors for implementing new configurations and troubleshooting issues on scanning utilities.
  • Knowledge of various operating systems (e.g. Windows, Linux, etc.) and networking technologies commonly deployed to enterprise networks and accompanying vulnerabilities.
  • Knowledge of managing asset lists.
  • Knowledge of third-party vulnerability management tools for reporting and operations.
  • Extensive knowledge in cloud computing, Tenable.IO and Nessus.
  • Strong conceptual and practical understanding of IT infrastructure designs, technologies, products, and services.  This should include knowledge of networking fundamentals, protocols, firewall functionality, databases and other technologies.
  • Knowledge of incident management and patching processes.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership or assigned tasks.
  • Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills.
  • 2-4 years experience in cyber security vulnerability management job roles and responsibilities.
  • Developing quality and meaningful deliverables that suit specific company and management needs.
  • Demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks and working collaboratively with teammates to identify and solve key constraints, vulnerabilities and risks.
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We’re powered by people from around the world with their own unique and diverse experiences. We value all Krakenites and their talents, contributions, and perspectives, regardless of their background. 
As an equal opportunity employer we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. 
Check out all our open roles at https://www.kraken.com/careers.  
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