OKX
SecurityOperationsEngineer
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“Security Operations Engineer at OKX. Skills: Security Operations, Kubernetes, Zero Trust, AI Agents. Develop K3s / Kubernetes expertise. Manage Kubernetes versions”
What You'll Achieve.
Reduce manual intervention; Improve response efficiency
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis; Fault diagnosis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Kubernetes / K3s core understanding, Foundational security principles knowledge, Zero Trust networking fundamentals, Troubleshoot network connectivity issues, Hands-on AI tools experience, Bachelor's degree or above, 3–5 years of relevant experience
Nice to Have
DACS / NAC operations experience, Device access control system operations, Risk governance experience, Monitoring and logging platforms familiarity, Prometheus + Grafana familiarity, ELK familiarity, Loki familiarity, Hands-on AI Agents building experience, Tool-calling workflows implementation experience, Collaborating with external vendors track record
What You'll Do.
Develop K3s / Kubernetes expertise
Manage Kubernetes versions
Perform Kubernetes disaster recovery
Identify system issues
Reproduce system issues
Engage vendors for root cause analysis
Drive issue resolution
Work on Zero Trust initiatives
Participate in cluster network configuration
Troubleshoot cluster network
Identify device compliance risks
Drive remediation of non-compliant devices
Optimize access control policies
Improve log monitoring
Proactively surface system risks
Design AI Agent workflows
Deploy AI Agent workflows
Analyze logs with AI Agents
Triage alerts with AI Agents
Remediate incidents with AI Agents
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; External vendors
Communication Scope
Articulate technical issues
Full Job Description
Who We Are At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. About the Opportunity We are looking for a Security Operations Engineer who combines hands-on engineering skills with security operations expertise. You will be deeply involved in the operations and troubleshooting of both server-side and client-side components within our Zero Trust architecture, drive security risk governance initiatives, and leverage AI tools to continuously improve system stability and compliance. Key Responsibilities K8s Operations Vendor Engagement: Develop deep expertise in K3s / Kubernetes, including version management and disaster recovery. Independently identify and reproduce system issues, proactively engage with vendors to drive root cause analysis and resolution — not just workarounds. Zero Trust Network Access Governance: Work closely on Zero Trust initiatives, participate in cluster network configuration and troubleshooting, identify device compliance risks, drive remediation of non-compliant devices, and continuously optimize access control policies. Monitoring Observability: Build and continuously improve log monitoring systems; proactively surface system risks through alert rules and trend analysis. AI Agent Implementation: Lead the adoption of AI Agents in security operations — design and deploy AI Agent workflows for log analysis, alert
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