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 work on:
Gather, share and coach industry best-practices regarding implementation
of customer identity and access in both frontend and backend
implementations
Develop and execute a continuous support and review of developer's use of
JWOT along with other access tokens across Circle solutions which surfaces
risk, influences roadmaps, and resolves issues prior to impacting
customers
Collaborate on an IAM architecture that defines a vision state for all
aspects of IAM (toxic roles, insider abuse, privileges management, shared
accounts, etc.) that is actionable today, results in measured risk
reduction across Circle, and marches towards that vision
Conduct a review of the current privilege access management space with a
specific focus on the unique position of Circle resulting in the
organizational buy-in for the right solution at the right time for Circle
Work closely with Security team to identify broader security controls to
reduce risk for the enterprise.
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:
5+ years of experience as an identity architect with 7+ years of
implementing identity and access systems in various coding languages.
Enthusiasm for scalable, reproducible security management.
Self-motivated and creative problem-solver able to work independently with
minimal guidance.
Strong ability to work collaboratively across teams during high-stress
situations.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and use good judgment to
establish order of priorities on the fly.
Understanding of IAM protocols and concepts such as SAML, OIDC, OAuth, and
PAM.
Experience with IAM technologies from Okta, Ping, Sailpoint, Savant or
Microsoft.
Familiarity with standards such as ISO 27001/27002 or the NIST
Cybersecurity Framework is desirable.
Experience working in financial services or financial technology desired.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity
or related field; equivalent experience also accepted.
Experience working in an AWS environment required.
Software development skills in languages such as Python, Golang, or
similar.
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: $145,000 - $192,500
Annual Bonus Target: 15%
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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