Kite’s mission is to empower everyone with flexible, secure, and accessible mobile finance. We’re building a new-age financial system from the ground up to bring about full financial inclusion in India – a platform that can rapidly scale to millions of users and billions of transactions worldwide.
The confidentiality and security of our users’ information are central to building dependable, new-age platforms. We’re looking for an experienced Security Lead to design, implement, and evaluate security systems and policies at Kite.
Here’s a glimpse into your work at Kite – you will:
• Enhance security team accomplishments through planning and mentorship of team members
• Determine security requirements through business strategy research and evaluation, vulnerability assessments, platform studies, and cost estimates
• Implement, maintain, and enhance security systems through specification of intrusion detection methodologies; installation and calibration of equipment and software; provision of technical support; and preparation of security reports and other documentation
• Drive end-to-end PCI and other required certifications
It’s essential that you:
• Have at least 6 years of hands-on leadership experience in developing solutions with a concentrated focus on performance, scalability, and reliability; and in performing network and application security penetration testing and/or threat assessments
• Have at least 6 years of experience with commercial and open-source security technologies (e.g. malware prevention, DLP, IDS/IDP, cryptography, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing) and protocols and tools (e.g. SSH, SSL/TLS/ snort, port scanners, etc.)
• Have an educational or equivalent background in Computer Science, • Information Security or a similar Engineering discipline
• Maintain networks in security communities and participate in education opportunities to gather knowledge of emerging security standards and platforms
We’d love it if you have experience in:
• Identity management solutions (e.g. SailPoint, Centrify, CyberArk, Radiant Logic)
• Application and infrastructure hardening techniques
• IT networking and heterogeneous computing environments (network routing/switching, UNIX, Windows, virtualized infrastructures)
Cloud computing, specifically AWS and Microsoft Azure environments
• IT security related audits such as NIST 800-53, DoD 8500.2, or other relevant frameworks
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About Kite
Founded :
2017
Type
Size :
20-100
Stage :
Raised funding
About
Smarter, simpler, more secure mobile finance. All you need is a phone, no bank account required.
Kite is on a mission to create a fully-inclusive financial package for India. Our first product, Kite Cash, has grown organically into a network of 75,000 users in 600 cities with INR 250 crores in transactions.
The employee experience at Kite is designed to align with the structural changes we want to bring about.
Being part of the Kite Crew means:
Learning Take advantage of the latest cutting-edge technologies, a monetary allowance for books and online courses, and access to some of the leading experts in different fields.
Flexibility and open-mindedness
All our employees of all backgrounds should actively thrive at Kite. We pride ourselves in drafting policies where needed—including generous remote working and leave policies—but offering as much individual freedom as is feasible.
Impact
At Kite, we believe that the moral choice and the business-savvy choice should always be one and the same, especially if we want systemic, sustainable change.
Responsibilities and Duties
• Provide technology consulting services to law firms and corporates
• Understand underlying technologies to analyze patent portfolios and help solve clients’ core
technical queries
• Conduct research & analysis, including but not limited to technology due diligence, market
research, prior art searches, target scouting, invalidity analysis, infringement analysis and claim
charting
• Be a part of the product development team in developing the legal tech product.
• Work in different aspects of the product life-cycle
• Explain complex technology matters to non-technical audiences
• Excavate evidence to identify patent infringement using product testing, source code review and
product documentation research
• Build models to analyze large data and draw insights
• Work with product teams to guide development & testing of Cipher’s technology platforms
• Showcase technology and IP thought leadership via blogs and research reports
• Collaborate across the organization in-person and with virtual, global teams
• Establish and cultivate relationships internally and externally
Education and Experience
• BTech/ M.Tech in Computers, Electronics, Communications or Electrical Engineering from
premier colleges such as IITs, BITS Pilani, NIT Trichy, Warangal and Surathkal.
• Experience in relevant Tech industry e.g. Telecom, Software, Image processing and Databases is
a huge plus
• Experience with IP matters (infringement analysis, EOUs, prior art searches, landscaping, etc.) is
preferred
• Experience with software development, data science, data analysis and programming is good to
have.
Expected Competencies | Skills
• Strong fundamentals in telecom, software architecture, high-scale computing, computer security,
cryptography, databases, and/or applied mathematics
• Familiarity with products, services, and standards in web, mobile, enterprise, media, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially in technical writing
• Proficiency in technical research
• Ability to think critically, learn fast and work with minimal supervision under tight deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial and go-getter attitude.
Cipher Values
• Comfortable with independently managing deadlines and prioritizing effectively to deliver quality
results
• Able to demonstrate a consistent record of excellence, ownership, and accountability
• Service-minded and passionate about results with an ability to develop positive relationships
• Adaptable to changing requirements and needs of a dynamic high-growth company
• Dedicated work ethic that thrives in a collaborative culture with excellent social, networking, and
influencing skills
• Motivated and self-directed with a willingness to take on additional projects
• Able to demonstrate good judgment and growth mindset
• Highly focused, organized, and detailed oriented
Benefits
• Competitive stock option plan at end of Year 2
• Relocation to US
• Rapid career growth as the Company expands
• Be part of the high growth startup community in the Pink City of India
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