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Graduate Hire 2024/25 - SRE/Security Engineer
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
OKX will be prioritising applicants who have a current right to work in Hong Kong, and do not require OKX's sponsorship of a visa.
If you are interested in more than one Supernova role, please apply to your first preference. We will still consider you for all opportunities.
Who We Are
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.
About OKX Graduate Program (Supernova)
The Supernova Program is a 3-year Career Accelerator Program that aims to fast-track young, high performing graduates into technical experts and future leaders mainly in the fields of Product Engineering, Product Management, and Product Design. We firmly believe in the youthful power of the new era. Join us to achieve your narrative around crypto.
As a graduate Engineer, you will put in your utmost efforts to secure the OKX platform with millions of daily active users. You will work cross-functionally with design, product, and other engineering teams to ensure reliability and security of IT infrastructure, identify and assess security risks, design and develop advanced security protective mechanisms and products. This is an opportunity to learn the full security life cycle of crypto and Web3 platforms, work along with a top-class security team fighting against worldwide security threats, and manage a global cloud-based IT infrastructure.
About the Hiring Teams
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The Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team is ensure reliability and security of IT infrastructure, identify and assess security risks, design and develop advanced security protective mechanisms and products. This is an opportunity to learn the full security life cycle of crypto and Web3 platforms, work along with a top-class security team fighting against worldwide security threats, and manage a global cloud-based IT infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
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Develop and maintain a data security platform that automates the classification, categorization, and labeling of sensitive data.
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Design and implement data discovery and classification algorithms.
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Integrate the data security platform with our existing security systems.
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Develop and maintain data security documentation.
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Stay up-to-date on the latest data security threats and trends.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Responsible for service reliability, monitoring, capacity planning and security of the cloud infrastructure.
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Build tools for automating changes for a large-scale trading platform across the globe.
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Designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance backend systems to support the requirements of client security projects.
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Conducting security testing and vulnerability assessments, including penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and code reviews.
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Conducting routine checks and tests to ensure that all known vulnerabilities are detected and patched.
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Develop and maintain a data security platform that automates the classification, categorization, and labeling of sensitive data.
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Integrate the data security platform with our existing security systems.
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Stay up-to-date on the latest data security threats and trends.
What We Look For In You
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Bachelors in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, related technical disciplines, or self-taught enthusiasts.
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Basic knowledge of security attack and defense, understanding common vulnerability principles and attack techniques, familiar with the best practices and common solutions of the defense side.
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Possessing relevant tech stack skillset for the respective specialization - Java/Python/Go, relational databases, data structures and algorithms, OS, and network computers.
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Analytical with a positive problem-solving mindset, a proactive team player who embodies a growth mindset, flexible, and comfortable in navigating ambiguity with a global mindset.
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Proficient in Java OR Golang and front-end development.
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Drafting data-related policies and procedures (P&P).
Nice to Haves
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Comfortable with the cloud-based Linux environment. Knowledgeable in multi-threading and distributed architecture.
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Understanding of mainstream messaging frameworks, including Kafka. Or familiar with daily developing tools such as npm, gulp, webpack, git.
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Experience in penetration tests, intrusion detection capability development and maintenance, security emergency response, and other related work. Past participation in CTF competitions.
- Experience with data security concepts and tools is a plus.
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Fluent in spoken and written English and Mandarin.
Highlights of Perks & Benefits
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Competitive total compensation package
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L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
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Various team building programs and company events
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Wellness and meal allowances
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Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents
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