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Description

At Shakepay, the focus is on bringing about the Bitcoin golden age and transforming financial services to ensure every Canadian receives their fair share.

The company values impactful work, team wins, and recognizing achievements together. They seek individuals inclined towards personal growth, quick product delivery, and open idea sharing in a collaborative environment.

About Shakepay

Shakepay, established in 2015, has been dedicated to making the process of buying and earning Bitcoin simple, fast, and secure. They recently introduced the Shakepay Card, enabling users to earn Bitcoin rewards while making purchases. Presently, over a million Canadian users utilize Shakepay to expand their Bitcoin savings and manage their financial path.

Shakepay operates under regulations in all Canadian provinces and territories and is supported by leading venture capitalists with substantial funding of $44 million. With a passionate and expanding community, they are in search of individuals excited to contribute to building something exceptional.

Role Overview

The Senior Security Engineer position at Shakepay is instrumental in ensuring the security of the company's digital assets, infrastructure, and customer data against cyber threats. Leveraging deep technical knowledge, the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing robust security measures across different areas to safeguard Shakepay and its customers' assets and data. Reporting to the Head of Security, this role offers a significant impact on Shakepay's security environment.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with various departments at Shakepay to create effective solutions balancing security, user experience, and product expansion.
  • Serve as a security expert and mentor across multiple security domains, producing impactful results for operational and engineering teams.
  • Manage relationships related to security processes, services, and vendors internally and externally.
  • Lead discussions on threat modeling for current production systems and projects in progress.
  • Maintain and enhance the Zero Trust environment.
  • Develop, fine-tune, and automate response alerts through coding.
  • Participate in on-call rotation and provide technical leadership during security incidents.
  • Engage in governance, compliance, and regulatory audits such as SOC2, ISO 27001, and PCI compliance.

Requirements

  • Over 5 years of diverse security experience encompassing Enterprise & Operational Security, Incident Response, Offensive Security, GRC, and Product Security.
  • More than 5 years of experience in a cloud setting (preferably AWS).
  • Proficiency in high-level programming for alerting system development and security task automation.
  • Strong sense of ownership and exceptional communication skills prioritizing and managing work scope.
  • A keen interest in simplifying security practices and promoting a security-focused culture.
  • Previous experience in a heavily regulated environment, preferably within a start-up setting.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on software development experience impacting product features directly.
  • Familiarity with Bitcoin technology and cryptography.
  • Proficiency in Git (GitHub) for project and process management.

Why Join Shakepay

  • Contribute to reshaping the financial landscape by spearheading revolutionary financial services in Canada.
  • Play a pivotal role in introducing Shakepay and Bitcoin to millions of Canadians, with the potential for substantial company growth.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth, with programs designed for continuous learning and advancement.
  • Emphasis on ideas over titles to ensure a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Perks and Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and stock options available.
  • Health benefits coverage commencing on day one, including comprehensive health and dental plans.
  • Flexible remote work options across Canada, with access to office spaces in Montreal and Toronto.
  • Learning and development support with an annual budget for courses, certifications, and training.
  • Generous vacation allowance, with additional bonuses for utilizing all vacation days.
  • Parental leave policies with salary top-ups.
  • Home office setup assistance, including a MacBook, budget for home office improvements, and stipends for internet and home expenses.
  • Option to receive salary in Bitcoin.
  • Team and company-wide offsite events for networking and collaboration.

Note: Shakepay is a Canadian-based company and does not sponsor visas for this position. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Fluency in English is required for effective communication with English-speaking customers on the platform.

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