{"id":91287,"date":"2026-03-29T19:52:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T15:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/job\/security-engineer-crypto-high-frequency-trading-oxford-knight\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T19:52:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T15:52:41","slug":"security-engineer-crypto-high-frequency-trading-oxford-knight","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/ar\/job\/security-engineer-crypto-high-frequency-trading-oxford-knight\/","title":{"rendered":"Security Engineer- Crypto High Frequency Trading – Oxford Knight"},"content":{"rendered":"

411_3426524<\/p>\n

Locations: <\/b> New York City, London, Singapore or Dubai <\/p>\n

Overview <\/h3>\n

My client is a global trading firm focused on systematic trading and venture investing – all within the digital assets space. They are seeking a Security Engineer with 3-15 years of experience to protect and enhance the security of trading infrastructure, internal systems, and crypto operations. This role combines traditional systems security, application and network defense, and blockchain-specific threat modeling. You’ll work closely with infrastructure, software, and trading teams to ensure the highest standards of security across the on-prem and cloud environments. <\/p>\n

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  • Design, implement, and maintain security controls across Linux-based trading and research environments. <\/li>\n
  • Lead efforts in system hardening, network segmentation, identity management, and incident response. <\/li>\n
  • Develop and manage detection, monitoring, and alerting systems for system and crypto-specific threats. <\/li>\n
  • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, threat modeling, and penetration testing across infrastructure and smart contract interfaces. <\/li>\n
  • Secure integration points between on-prem, cloud, and crypto custody systems (e.g. HSMs, MPC wallets). <\/li>\n
  • Collaborate with developers to ensure security best practices in code, build pipelines, and container environments. <\/li>\n
  • Investigate security incidents and perform forensic analysis when required. <\/li>\n
  • Automate routine security operations using Python, Bash, or Ansible. <\/li>\n
  • Manage compliance and operational controls for key exchanges, APIs, and wallets used in trading operations. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    • 3-15 years of experience in security engineering or systems administration in Linux environments (Rocky Linux preferred). <\/li>\n
    • Deep understanding of network security, firewalling, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems. <\/li>\n
    • Proven experience with cloud security (AWS preferred), including IAM, key management, and VPC hardening. <\/li>\n
    • Strong knowledge of Linux hardening, system logging, patch management, and secure automation. <\/li>\n
    • Strong scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, or Ansible. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      • Knowledge of crypto\u2011specific attack surfaces – exchange API security, private key management, and wallet infrastructure. <\/li>\n
      • Deep understanding of private key management:\n
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        • Best practices for storage, encryption, retrieval, signing, and generating private keys <\/li>\n
        • Familiarity with hardware wallets and multi\u2011sig solutions such as Gnosis Safe and Squads <\/li>\n
        • Best practices for cold storage <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • Familiarity with the programming model of the primary blockchains including EVM and Solana:\n
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          • Understanding of Solidity (and\/or Vyper) programming. <\/li>\n
          • Familiarity with common vulnerabilities (e.g. reentrancy, integer overflows, flash loan exploits, front\u2011running\/MEV, access control flaws). <\/li>\n
          • Experience conducting audits or using automated tools (Slither, MythX, Echidna, Foundry). <\/li>\n
          • Ability to reason about state changes, upgradeability, and complex financial logic in contracts. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Blockchain & Protocol Layer Knowledge:\n
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            • Understanding how Ethereum and Solana work at the consensus and execution layer. <\/li>\n
            • Awareness of cross\u2011chain bridges, their security assumptions, and risks. <\/li>\n
            • Ability to evaluate protocol designs (DEXes, lending platforms, stablecoins) for systemic weaknesses. <\/li>\n
            • Experience securing blockchain nodes, custody systems, or trading bots. <\/li>\n
            • Background in low\u2011latency or high\u2011performance trading environments. <\/li>\n
            • Experience conducting security audits, code reviews, or penetration testing in production environments. <\/li>\n
            • Awareness of relevant compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO\u00a027001) in trading or financial contexts. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Soft Skills & Culture Fit:\n
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              • Analytical and methodical problem\u2011solver with a proactive mindset. <\/li>\n
              • Comfortable in high\u2011pressure, real\u2011time trading environments. <\/li>\n
              • Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across infrastructure, trading, and software teams. <\/li>\n
              • Desire to continually improve and automate \u2013 security as code mindset. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Team Culture <\/h3>\n
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                • High ownership and initiative <\/li>\n
                • Curiosity, intellectual honesty, and rapid learning <\/li>\n
                • Clear, direct communication <\/li>\n
                • Working together toward shared goals \u2013 no ego, no politics <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Compensation & Benefits <\/h3>\n
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                  • Very competitive compensation, with strong upside based on contribution and performance <\/li>\n
                  • Competitive holiday allowance <\/li>\n
                  • Free daily Deliveroo lunch <\/li>\n
                  • High\u2011spec office and technology <\/li>\n
                  • Team socials <\/li>\n
                  • Global company offsites and development opportunities <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                    If this sounds like you, or you’d like more information, please get in touch: <\/p>\n

                    George Hutchinson\u2011Binks <\/b> <\/p>\n

                    (+ <\/p>\n

                    linkedin.com\/in\/george-hutchinson-binks-a62a69252 <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

                    #J-18808-Ljbffr<\/p>\n

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