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Security @ 3 CI/CD @ 3 AWS @ 3 Communication @ 3 FinTech @ 3 Reporting @ 3 Audit @ 3 Compliance @ 3Details
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. This role will support the second line of defense technology compliance initiatives and help design, implement, and monitor a technology control framework. The Analyst will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure excellence in control ownership and contribute to the maturity of the Technology Risk and Controls program.
Coinbase notes that many roles are remote-first but not remote-only; in-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually and attendance is expected and supported.
Position ID: P60079
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Responsibilities
- Lead IT process and gap assessments against industry standards and technology regulatory requirements to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness
- Design, review, and validate processes and configurations across technology systems, including cloud environments, operating systems, databases, and network infrastructure, to ensure alignment with established standards, compliance requirements, and best practices
- Assist in maintaining and providing oversight over the technology controls inventory to mitigate technology risks and meet regulatory requirements, technology policies, and frameworks
- Collaborate with stakeholder teams including Security, Engineering, Technology Governance, IT, and Operational Risk to support technology requirements and ensure control ownership
- Develop technology requirements for new products, update existing controls, and provide subject matter expertise to product teams
- Support Security Compliance, Information Security, Platform, and Engineering stakeholders in identifying and executing on continuous control monitoring opportunities
- Provide guidance and technical expertise to determine effectiveness of change management processes (e.g., unit testing, CI/CD)
- Define, draft, and communicate identified issues and technology process improvement opportunities and assist in developing solutions to mitigate risks and address regulatory challenges
- Provide reporting to stakeholders and management on progress, escalations, and control initiatives
- Drive creation of procedural documentation, including training materials, runbooks, and narratives to support first line of defense risk management
- Validate remediation efforts for identified gaps and issues to ensure resolution aligns with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies
- Drive creation of clear and concise technical documentation for control monitoring
Requirements
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience in Security Engineering, Technology Compliance, IT audit, or equivalent roles
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in technology frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001
- Hands-on experience in security engineering, implementing security frameworks, or designing and managing technical controls
- Proven technical understanding and operation within cloud technologies; AWS preferred
- Strong understanding of control monitoring processes
- Ability to effectively and autonomously accomplish outcomes across cross-functional teams in ambiguous situations with limited supervision
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to align on shared outcomes
Nice to haves
- BA or BS in a technical field or equivalent experience
- Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Security Specialty, or equivalent certifications
- Security certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, COBIT)
- Technical understanding of fintech services and/or the crypto space
Benefits
- Full time offers include bonus eligibility, equity eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, and 401(k))
- Health Savings Account with company contributions
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Wellness stipend, connections stipend, mobile/internet reimbursement
- Volunteer time off, fertility counseling and benefits
- Generous time off/leave policy and the option of getting paid in digital currency
Pay
Depending on work location, target annual salary range: $135,320ā$159,200 USD. Offers also include bonus + equity + benefits.
Equal Opportunity & Privacy
Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Global data privacy notice and other candidate resources are linked in the full posting.