Apprentice Security Engineer

Copper is a digital asset technology company dedicated to helping institutional investors safely acquire, trade and store crypto assets.

Built and led by Dmitry Tokarev, a software and financial engineering specialist, the firm provides a comprehensive suite of custody, trading and settlement solutions that reduce counterparty risk and bring greater capital and operational efficiency to digital asset markets. At the heart of Copper's offering is Multi–Party Computation (MPC) technology – the gold standard in secure custody. Copper's multi–award winning custody system is unique in that it can be connected to centralised exchanges, DeFi applications and even staking pools without the assets leaving the custody.

Built on top of this state–of–the–art custody, ClearLoop is the first solution in the market that overcomes a growing industry challenge; counterparty risk with exchanges. This solution underpins a full prime services offering, connecting global exchanges and enabling customers to trade and settle directly from the safety of their MPC–secured wallets. By reducing settlement time for transfers to a few milliseconds (without blockchain network dependency) and offering enhanced security measures, ClearLoop is rapidly reshaping the way asset managers trade and manage capital.

In addition to industry–leading security certifications, Copper has one of the strongest insurance coverages in the industry from an A+ rated insurer, positioning the firm as the partner of choice for institutions seeking to safeguard their assets.

In return for everything you can bring to Copper, we can offer you an exciting, challenging role in a fast–growing and dynamic business, with career opportunities and welcoming working environment.

Department Environment:

Copper's Information Security department keep the business' systems and network resources secure and protect the company, employees, and client data.

The Security Engineer plays a crucial role in the Information Security department, responsible for developing and maintaining Copper's suite of security tools.

You'll collaborate closely with the security teams to deploy and ensure the effectiveness of security controls across the business.

This exciting opportunity provides exposure to various aspects of security while working closely with technical teams from different parts of the organisation.

Key responsibilities of the role:

Application Security

• Assist with the triage of newly discovered vulnerabilities, and ownership of remediation efforts & tracking.
• Champion for secure coding and infrastructure deployment(s) within Copper's development community.
• Security Systems Configuration and Analysis
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Security Practices and Technical Advice
• Security Risk Management
• SIEM Management and Log Analysis
• Scripting and Automation.

Your experience, skills and knowledge

Essential

• AWS Security: Basic knowledge of AWS Security tools.
• Device Management and Security: Basic Understanding in managing and securing a diverse range of devices using Intune, Jamf Pro.
• Scripting and Automation: Basic knowledge in using scripting languages like PowerShell, Bash, and Python to automate security tasks, streamline processes, and enhance system efficiencies.

Desirable

• Exposure to Intune Jamf pro and Jamf protect.
• Compliance & Standards: Familiarity with standards like IS27001, SOC2, and NIST CSF.
• Regulatory and Compliance Awareness: Awareness of the global regulatory landscape as it pertains to cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
• Software Development Experience: experience with developing applications and using developer tools.
• Cloud Proficiency: knowledge or exposure to key cloud concepts, best practice architecture (e.g., well–architected framework) and experience with core AWS services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, IAM).

Benefits & Additional Information:

Successful candidate will spend 18–24 months working with our Information & Security team. This will include:

• GBP23000 GBP gross per year
• 18–24 months programme
• xxx September start date
• Opportunity to learn from experienced professionals
• Fantastic London head office working environment – Soho, Blockchain House
• Hybrid working (working from the office 3 times per week)
• Competitive benefits
• Breakfast and office refreshments

Future Prospects:

• 90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on–going development tracks.

Important Information:

Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed.

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