Engineering Manager - Enterprise Security - Core Services

Building the Future of CryptoOur Krakenites are a world‑class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.About KrakenKraken is a mission‑focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.Role SummaryWithin the Core Services organization, Accounts & Security builds the client‑facing security foundations used across Kraken products. We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the Enterprise Security team, building enterprise‑grade security features for our largest clients and reusable capabilities across the Payward portfolio, integrated with the organizations and permissioning stack.As Engineering Manager for Enterprise Security, you will lead a team of engineers while partnering closely with technical leaders to set direction and drive delivery. You will work cross‑functionally with Product, Security, SRE, and stakeholder teams to deliver secure, scalable, and low‑friction enterprise security solutions.ResponsibilitiesLead an engineering team building client‑facing enterprise security features for Kraken’s largest clients and Payward portfolioDesign and implement libraries and microservices in RustDeliver bring‑your‑own IdP integrations and modern enterprise authentication flowsBuild provisioning and access automation capabilities (e.g., SCIM) integrated with the organizations and permissioning stackEstablish high‑quality engineering standards and lead complex systems development, using powerful AI tools to your advantagePartner cross‑functionally to deliver enterprise‑grade security features that meet customer and regulatory expectationsSkills You Should HODL6+ years of experience in software engineering2+ years of experience in hands‑on engineering management of a team from 4‑8 peopleExperience with security‑sensitive backend systems (authentication, authorization, identity, permissions, auditability)Familiarity with enterprise security and identity standards and integrations (e.g., SSO)Track record leading delivery and operation of multi‑tenant backend systems in production environmentsDirect experience with Rust in productionProactive and results‑oriented mindset with the ability to prioritize tasksExcellent and collaborative communication and stakeholder management skillsPassion for solving complex engineering problemsNice to HavesBuilt or operated IdP integrations at scale (OIDC/SAML), including enterprise SSO deployments (Okta, Auth0, Microsoft Entra ID)Implemented provisioning automation standards (e.g., SCIM)Delivered audit logging, security event pipelines, or SIEM integrationsDesigned scalable permissioning models (RBAC/ABAC/PBAC) and least‑privilege programsEEO StatementUnless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don’t fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you’re passionate or knowledgeable about crypto!As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.Job DetailsRole Level: Not ApplicableWork Type: Full‑TimeCountry: United Arab EmiratesCity: DubaiCompany Website: https://kraken.comJob Function: Information Technology (IT)Company Industry: Financial Services#J-18808-Ljbffr