Empower the Individual Through Crypto

　　Gemini is a crypto exchange and custodian that allows customers to buy, sell, store, and earn more than 30 cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, litecoin, and Zcash. Gemini is a New York trust company that is subject to the capital reserve requirements, cybersecurity requirements, and banking compliance standards set forth by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York Banking Law. Gemini was founded in 2014 by twin brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss to empower the individual through crypto.

　　Crypto is about giving you greater choice, independence, and opportunity. We are here to help you on your journey. We build crypto products that are simple, elegant, and secure. Whether you are an individual or an institution, we want to help you buy, sell, and store your bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Crypto is not just a technology, it's a movement.

　　At Gemini, our mission is to empower the individual and that includes giving our employees flexibility of choice - our Office Optional Policy allows employees to choose to work from one of our physical locations or from home.

　　The Department: Security

　　In the emerging industry of digital assets, there is nothing more important than trust (which is why Gemini's very first hires were Security experts). The Gemini Security team forms the backbone of all that we do and is as diverse as the number of challenges we tackle in the crypto space.

　　From security architecture and engineering to maintenance of cold storage systems and data centers to cybersecurity and litigation support, our team ensures that our customers, clients, and employees are safe, secure, and supported.

　　The Role: Staff Security Engineer, Threat Detection and Response

　　Gemini is looking for a Staff Security Engineer, Threat Detection & Response to join our growing information security team.

　　In this role, you will be part of the team responsible for designing, building, and automating detection, response and intelligence gathering solutions, developing unique and creative detection mechanisms, monitoring security events, and leading responses to any security incidents.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Own individual security solutions throughout their lifecycle, including design, development, and deployment, in order to continuously improve Gemini's ability to detect and respond to advanced, targeted threatsDevelop and improve processes and tools that supports the team rapidly iterating and responding to threats Gemini facesBuild and improve security controls and capabilities at all layers of infrastructureProduce well documented, resilient and manageable code that supports the streamlining and automation of the aboveProvide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers on the team in their growth and implementation of the above

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Experience with distributed systems or cloud computing. We often use AWSSignificant experience with configuration management and infrastructure as code. We often use TerraformSignificant software development experience. We often use PythonAble to self-scope, define, and manage short and long term technical goalsAptitude in the use of containerization technologies (eg. Docker)Able to troubleshoot and debug issues, and demonstrate a methodical approach to root cause analysis Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with leadership, engineers, vendors and peers

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　7+ years of experience in SRE, systems engineering, or network engineeringFamiliarity in the use of container orchestration systems (e.g. Kubernetes, EKS) Experience applying CI/CD concepts to the development and deployment of security detection mechanisms and toolsUnderstanding of ETL and Workflow engines (e.g. Argo Workflows, Airflow)Familiarity with computer security principles and practices

　　It Pays to Work Here

　　The compensation & benefits package for this role includes:

　　Competitive starting salaryA discretionary annual bonusLong-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grantComprehensive health plans401K with company matchingAnnual Learning & Development stipendPaid Parental LeaveFlexible time off

　　Salary Range: The base salary range for this role is between $172,000 - $241,000 in New York City, the State of California and the State of Washington. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate's compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

　　At Gemini, we strive to build diverse teams that reflect the people we want to empower through our products, and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Equal Opportunity is the Law, and Gemini is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have a specific need that requires accommodation, please let a member of the People Team know.

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