Senior IT Security Engineer

BitMEX is one of the earliest cryptocurrency exchanges with a derivatives trading platform. BitMEX was founded in 2014. However, it was with the introduction of perpetual futures that the exchange became immensely popular.

BitMEX truly revolutionised the industry by introducing perpetual industry and changed how traders thought of trading Bitcoin. The exchange is registered in Seychelles.

BitMEX is mainly based out of Hong Kong. However, they do have offices in other US cities such as Chicago, Milwaukee, New York, and San Francisco.

If you're looking for BitMEX Jobs, expect to be extremely competent. With the popularity of the exchange, they expect their employees to be the best in their fields. If you feel you are, check out some of the jobs below :

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.

We are seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer who is proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently in a remote environment. As a key member of our corporate IT and Security team, you will be responsible for configuring, supporting, and troubleshooting various IT and Security SaaS platforms. Your role will involve implementing best practices to harden these platforms and our endpoint environments, ensuring the highest levels of security and integrity across our systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and Improve SaaS Applications : Ensure the functionality and security of critical SaaS applications by configuring, supporting, and troubleshooting them. Identify opportunities for improvement through automation and integration with other platforms to enhance efficiency and security.
• Harden Platforms and Endpoints : Implement best practices for hardening cloud platforms and endpoint environments to protect against security threats. This includes applying security measures to SaaS platforms and devices used across the organization.
• Automate Lifecycle Management : Enhance and automate employee lifecycle management processes within our identity and access management solutions, ensuring efficient onboarding, offboarding, and access provisioning.
• Review and Optimize Network Security : Assess and improve existing network Access Control Lists (ACLs) and security groups within cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) to strengthen network security and protect against unauthorized access.
• Streamline Operational Workflows : Convert manual operational workflows into automated, code-driven processes (e.g., GitOps workflows) to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and improve scalability.
• Administer User Accounts and Policies : Manage user accounts and enforce security policies across various systems to meet organizational security objectives and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate on Security Initiatives : Work with cross-functional teams to proactively identify and address potential security vulnerabilities, contributing to the overall security posture of the organization.
• Support Compliance Audits : Conduct regular audits of SaaS applications and cloud environments to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide Remote IT Support : Offer support and troubleshooting for IT and security issues in a remote work environment, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal productivity for team members.
• Research and Implement Technologies : Evaluate and deploy new technologies and software applications to enhance security and efficiency across existing systems, staying current with industry trends and innovations.
• Develop Technical Documentation : Create and maintain technical documentation, knowledge base articles, and training materials for both technical teams and end-users to facilitate knowledge sharing and education.

Qualifications

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.

In addition, we offer an industry leading benefits package to our permanent employees. Here's a peek into what we offer :

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

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