Security Associate, M&a & Partnerships

Kraken

United States
Fully remote
Security and it m&a integration
Security diligence for acquisitions
Technical project execution
Kraken is seeking a Security Associate for M&A & Partnerships to conduct security due diligence and integrate IT systems for acquired companies. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in security, IT, and project management, particularly within the context of M&A transactions

Job Summary

  • We are a small, M&A-focused Security and IT team that consistently punches above our weight while operating within Kraken’s broader Security organization.
  • Conduct due diligence on the security and IT components of potential acquisitions, partnerships, and vendor engagements.
  • Continuously improve internal workflows through automation, AI-enabled tooling, and consistent reporting mechanisms.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Kraken is seeking a Security Associate for M&A & Partnerships to conduct security due diligence and integrate IT systems for acquired companies. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in security, IT, and project management, particularly within the context of M&A transactions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Security and IT M&A integration
  • Security diligence for acquisitions
  • Technical project execution
  • Cross-team coordination
  • Process improvement and tooling
  • Cloud & Datacenter Security
  • IT systems and network infrastructure

Nice-to-have

  • Prior experience in cryptocurrency
  • Working with globally distributed teams
  • Deep listening and empathy
  • Bias for action and results
  • Strategic mindset
  • Systems thinker

Key Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in security, engineering, IT, technical PM, or M&A integration
  • 2+ years executing or defining technical scopes of work
  • Broad experience across Security, IT, and Engineering
  • Deep expertise in IAM, IT Systems Management, Software Engineering, AppSec, DevOps/SRE, Vuln Mgmt, Tech PM, Security Arch, Cloud/DC Security
  • Experience leveraging automation and AI
  • Working knowledge of audit and compliance frameworks
  • Familiarity with regulatory and legal considerations

Work Rights

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