Senior Security Engineer

About BitMEX

BitMEX stands as a globally leading exchange for crypto derivatives, offering traders a professional-grade trading platform. Since its inception in 2014, BitMEX has maintained an impeccable security record with “no coin lost, ever!”.

Our platform caters to cryptocurrency derivatives traders by providing low latency, deep liquidity, and maximum availability. Currently, BitMEX offers more than 100 derivatives contracts, 16 pairs for spot trading, and an easy covert function between 30+ different cryptocurrencies.

In 2015, BitMEX revolutionised the market by inventing the Perpetual Swap, which has since become the most widely traded crypto product. Demonstrating a commitment to transparency, since 2021, BitMEX has been among the first exchanges to regularly publish its on-chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities, ensuring that the funds available exceed the total client balances."

For more information on BitMEX, company initiatives and our products, please visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com, and follow LinkedIn, Discord, Telegram and X.

Overview

Ready to put your expertise to the test against some of the most sophisticated threats? We're seeking exceptional security practitioners with the technical prowess, hands-on grit, and analytical firepower to join our remote team.

Are you an advanced network and AWS expert, an application security problem solver, or an incident response commander? Do you have a strong action mindset and over 12+ years of related experience? Apply now and let's talk.

What are we looking for?

• Deep Technical Expertise: Candidates with a proven track record in specific technical security domains relevant to your needs. This includes network security, cloud security, application security, and/or incident response.  Advanced understanding of relevant AWS, K8s, tools, technologies, and industry standards.
• Hands-On Experience: Candidates must have practical experience implementing and managing security outcome (not just security solutions.) Individuals who have tackled real-world security challenges and can demonstrate their ability to solve problems effectively.
• Strong Communication Skills: Candidates  must be able to translate complex concepts into clear and understandable terms for technical stakeholders using specific and precise language.
• Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Candidates must possess exceptional problem-solving abilities and a knack for analyzing security issues. They should have passed experiences identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks, and developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Continuous Learning Mindset: Candidates should have a genuine passion for understanding the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and security best practices.

Why BitMEX?

BitMEX is a place of intense work, fun, and diversity, all at the same time. We hire across different time zones, to support the growing demands and to bring in the best of the best talents across the world. 

We are looking for individuals who are determined, responsible and collaborative to join BitMEX as we continue to build a thriving cryptocurrency ecosystem. We value attention to detail, speed and simplicity. As a global business operating a 24/7 exchange, we seek out those who are adaptable and can work across markets in a diversity team.

We provide flexible arrangements to our remote contract talents with:

• Work from home to help you find the perfect balance between work, family and personal life
• Paid holidays and leave so you won’t miss out any important events
• Team building & offsite events to bring our global team closer
• Don’t forget the advantage of our Beyond Border Remote Working policy, where you get to work away from your home country
• Option to choose to be paid in fiat or crypto currency, providing the flexibility to shape your financial freedom

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Does this sound like the type of working culture you can thrive in? Apply online now!