Network Engineer - Core Infrastructure

About the role

Join Kraken's Core Infrastructure Engineering team to build, secure, and operate the network and data center infrastructure for a leading cryptocurrency exchange. This role is for a proactive, security-focused engineer who can automate repetitive tasks and contribute to a fast-paced environment. You will help design and maintain the critical systems that support Kraken's global operations.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Design and construct data centers, including physical setup, power, cabling, and hardware installation.
• Manage network connectivity, including carrier coordination, circuit delivery, and capacity planning.
• Implement and evolve modern data center fabrics like Cisco ACI and HPE Juniper Apstra.
• Develop and maintain a secure, "zero-trust" network architecture with a focus on firewalls, policies, and segmentation.
• Implement and refine enterprise network access controls, ensuring role-based access and least privilege.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT security to integrate security into product development from the start.
• Respond to infrastructure requests for provisioning, access, and troubleshooting, ensuring timely resolution.
• Monitor and maintain all physical and cloud infrastructure, responding to incidents to maximize uptime.
• Deploy infrastructure as code and build automation tools and internal utilities to enhance team efficiency.
• Create high-quality technical documentation and mentor others on secure network practices.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in network engineering with a strong security focus.
• Practical experience with firewalls, specifically Palo Alto Networks / PAN-OS / Panorama.
• Hands-on experience with data center physical infrastructure, including racking, cabling, and hardware installation.
• Working knowledge of switching concepts (VLANs, capacity planning) and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, ECMP, PBR).
• Exposure to public cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and Ansible, with a preference for automation.
• Comfortable managing VPN and remote access connectivity.
• Strong inclination to automate repetitive tasks and a high sense of ownership for operational details.
• Experience with industry-standard platforms from vendors such as Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, HPE Juniper Networking, and HPE Aruba Networking.
• Valid passport and willingness to travel internationally as required.

Nice to have

• Experience with large-scale data center design and build, including multi-site deployments and carrier management.
• Expertise in data center fabric design, including Cisco ACI or HPE Juniper Apstra.
• Deep knowledge of firewall design and operations, including multi-site policy and HA clusters with PAN-OS/Panorama.
• Experience building AI agents or developer tools to reduce operational load, such as for triage or runbook automation.
• Knowledge of defensive security systems, including IDS/IPS, security monitoring, and security testing.
• Extensive public, private, or hybrid cloud experience, including owning IaC pipelines end-to-end.

Skills & tools

• Palo Alto Networks / PAN-OS / Panorama
• Cisco ACI
• HPE Juniper Apstra
• Terraform
• Ansible
• AWS, Azure, GCP
• OSPF, BGP, ECMP, PBR
• VLANs

Practical notes

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a specific deadline is stated. You may redact age, date of birth, or educational attendance dates from your resume. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered in line with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Kraken values diversity and encourages applications from individuals who may not meet every listed requirement but are passionate about crypto.