Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging
internet of money, where value can finally travel like other digital data —
globally, nearly instantly and less expensively than legacy settlement
systems. This ground-breaking new internet layer opens up previously
unimaginable possibilities for payments, commerce and markets that can help
raise global economic prosperity and enhance inclusion. Our infrastructure –
including USDC, a blockchain-based dollar – helps businesses, institutions and
developers harness these breakthroughs and capitalize on this major turning
point in the evolution of money and technology.
What you'll be part of:
Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we
grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest
jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our
employees live by our company values: Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by
Excellence and High Integrity. Circlers are consistently evolving in a remote
world where strength in numbers fuels team success. We have built a flexible
and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a
stakeholder.
What you'll be responsible for:
Circle is looking for a passionate Security Leader with an expertise in
Endpoint Security, deep understanding of different Cloud based Infrastructure
and a Mac based fleet of devices. You'll be part of the Security Engineering
team and closely partner with the Infrastructure and IT teams responsible for
supporting our fleet of devices, enterprise services and endpoints.
What you'll work on:
Own Circle's Endpoint Security strategy, implementation and
operationalization
Actively partner with our Infrastructure and IT teams on the development
and deployment of fleet and endpoint protection and security solutions
Evaluate our current Endpoint Security posture and perform comprehensive
risk assessments
Recommend and validate Security controls and improvements across our
infrastructure and enterprise stack
Own and build relationships with key external stakeholders such as
customers, vendors, and auditors
Produce data-based reports on technology risk for senior management
Drive continuous improvement in the tech stack
You will aspire to our four core values:
Multistakeholder - you have dedication and commitment to our
customers, shareholders, employees and families and local communities.
Mindful - you seek to be respectful, an active listener and to pay
attention to detail.
Driven by Excellence - you are driven by our mission and our passion
for customer success which means you relentlessly pursue excellence, that
you do not tolerate mediocrity and you work intensely to achieve your
goals.
High Integrity - you seek open and honest communication, and you hold
yourself to very high moral and ethical standards. You reject
manipulation, dishonesty and intolerance.
What you'll bring to Circle:
Expertise with Mobile Device Management solutions like Intune, Kandji or
Jamf
Expertise with Zero Trust, Enterprise VPN Solutions like zScaler,
Perimeter 81 or others
Expertise with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite is required.
Expertise with Cloud Infrastructure like AWS, GCP or Azure is strongly
preferred
Hands-on technical experience with developing and deploying endpoint
automation solutions with systems such as Chef / Puppet, Terraform or
others, in context of a mid to large Enterprise
Extensive knowledge of secure best practices for Enterprise endpoint
protection
Extensive knowledge of containerization, orchestration and cloud scale
solutions
Enthusiasm for automation, scalable and reproducible security practices
Self-motivated and creative problem-solver able to work independently
Proficiency in managing multiple competing priorities and use good
judgment to establish order or priorities on the fly for themselves and
their team.
Ability to influence internal and external customers to expediently
resolve issues and achieve organizational objectives
The ability to design and operate controls that are easy to test and audit
Experience working in financial services or financial technology desired
Advanced degree in computer science, or related fields strongly preferred.
An understanding of standards such as ISO 27001/27002 and the NIST
Cybersecurity Framework desirable
12+ years of experience as a security engineer or Endpoint security
engineering leader with a minimum of five years (can be overlapping)
with a focus on cybersecurity.
5+ years of experience building and managing small to medium sized teams
Experience/familiarity with application security including standards like
OWASP, tools like Burp Suite, and secure coding practices a plus
Additional Information:
This position is eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified
candidates.
Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with
transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting
our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.
Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to:
relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and
organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for
candidates in other locations.
Base Pay Range: $227,500 - $292,500
Annual Bonus Target: 20%
Also Included: Equity & Benefits (including medical, dental, vision and
401(k)). Circle has a discretionary vacation policy. We also provide 10
days of paid sick leave per year and 11 paid holidays per year in the U.S.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Circle. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status. Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in
certain locations, as required by law.
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