Senior IT Engineer (Cloud/Security)

Job description

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 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 Support SaaS Applications:
Ensure the functionality and security of critical SaaS applications through diligent configuration, ongoing support, and effective troubleshooting, while actively contributing to their improvement by assisting with relevant automation and integration initiatives.


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 managed endpoints 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.


Automate IT and Cloud Operations:
Identify manual or repetitive IT and cloud operational tasks and develop automated solutions using scripting languages or platform-specific automation tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.


Administer User Accounts and Policies:
Manage user accounts and enforce security policies across various systems to meet organizational security objectives and compliance requirements.


Incident Support & Advanced Troubleshooting:
Address and resolve escalated, high-impact IT and security challenges in a remote environment, specializing in non-routine problems requiring deep technical investigation to restore service and maintain productivity.


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
Bachelor's degree
in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.


12+ years of hands-on experience
in IT operations, security administration, or cloud support roles, with at least 5+ years of focus in the areas outlined in the responsibilities.


SSO/IAM Solutions:
Experience managing and configuring Single Sign-On (SSO) and Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions (e.g., Okta, EntraID), with a good understanding of protocols like SAML, OIDC, and SCIM.


Security Technologies:
Experience working with security technologies and concepts such as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), VPN/Proxy services, and/or logging/SIEM solutions.


Cloud Platforms:
Hands-on experience with cloud platform administration and security (e.g., AWS, GCP), including knowledge of best practices for securing cloud infrastructure.

(Familiarity with container concepts and security is a plus).


MDM Platforms:
Experience managing endpoints using Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms (e.g., JAMF for macOS/iOS or similar).


Network Fundamentals:
Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing, DNS, VPNs.
Automation & Scripting:
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, Bash) for automating IT tasks.

Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform) and version control (e.g., Git) is also required.


Independent & Proactive:
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote environment with a proactive, self-motivated mindset.


Problem-Solving & Communication:
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (both written and verbal), with a customer-service orientation.


Collaboration:
Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals and address technical challenges.


Why BitMEX?
BitMEX offers a dynamic environment that blends intense work, a vibrant culture, and diversity.

We actively recruit across time zones to meet growing demands and attract top global talent.


We're seeking determined, responsible, and collaborative individuals to join us in building a leading cryptocurrency ecosystem.

We value meticulousness, agility, and simplicity.

As a 24/7 global exchange, we look for adaptable team players who can excel in a diverse, cross-market environment.


In addition, we offer an industry leading benefits package to our permanent employees.

Here’s a peek into what we offer:
Work from home
to help you find the perfect balance between work, family and personal life
25 days of annual leave , on top of public holidays, as well as maternity, paternity and childcare leave...

etc to accommodate your growing responsibilities
A top tier &
comprehensive medical, dental and vision policy
for you and your dependents
Professional development allowance
to support your career advancement
Access to our
annual wellness
benefits to cultivate your physical and mental growth
Don’t forget the advantage of our
Beyond Border
Remote Working
policy, where you get to work away from your home country
Team building & offsite events to bring our global team closer
Life insurance coverage
to provide a safety net for your family’s future
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Does this sound like the type of working culture you can thrive in?

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