Job description
TRM Labs is a blockchain intelligence company committed to fighting crime and creating a safer world. By leveraging blockchain data, threat intelligence, and advanced analytics, our products empower governments, financial institutions, and crypto businesses to combat illicit activity and global security threats. At TRM, you’ll join a mission-driven, fast-paced team made up of experts in law enforcement, data science, engineering, and financial intelligence, tackling complex global challenges daily. Whether analyzing blockchain data, developing cutting-edge tools, or collaborating with global organizations, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact.
From our customers to our code, and everything in between, the security team at TRM is integral to every aspect of our business. As a Senior Cloud Security Engineer, you will contribute to the charter for maturing TRM’s cloud infrastructure and security systems at scale. From designing the strategy to implementing best practices, your work will accelerate our mission of building a safer financial system for billions of people.
The impact you’ll have here:
- Provide technical guidance and leadership as a cybersecurity expert on topics such as architecture, configuration management, and environment design
- Leverage automation tools, configuration management, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions to standardize security across all environments
- Guide relevant stakeholders such as engineering, product, and leadership and ensure alignment with security strategies
- Identify and communicate cloud platform vulnerabilities and mitigation options to stakeholders that balance business agility with security
- Serves as a Cloud Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) by maintaining knowledge of industry-recognized cloud security technologies and concepts; actively engages and assists lines of business to understand their needs and develop secure business solutions
- Drive security improvements in the GCP environment and perform Identity and Access Management (IAM) in GCP to ensure that principles of least privilege and roles-based access control are maintained
- Participate in audits of the cloud environment by working with external auditors and internal resources to ensure we are meeting expectations
What we’re looking for:
- Relevant industry experience in managing cloud security programs, Identity Access Management (IAM), and cloud-native security solutions (e.g., firewalls)
- Expert-level knowledge of cloud infrastructure components, preferably with GCP
- Strong bias for action; ability to juggle multiple priorities and create a sense of urgency in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to audit and provide audit support for security controls within the cloud environment
- Experience with infrastructure vulnerability testing tools, Cloud Application Platforms (Heroku), and Infrastructure as code tools (Terraform)
About the Team:
- The culture of our team is built on mutual respect, where everyone’s opinion is valued and heard.
- We prioritize flexibility and efficiency, always seeking smarter ways to work without compromising quality.
- Transparency is at the heart of how we operate, both within the team and with the business, as we focus on clearly communicating and addressing cyber risks.
- Our collaborative approach ensures that we not only mitigate these risks but also align our efforts with business goals to protect and drive success.
Team’s Time Zones:
- Eastern Standard Time (EST - GMT-4)
- Pacific Standard Time (PST - GMT-7)
- Central European Summer Time (CET - GMT+2)
Life at TRM Labs
What to Expect at TRM
TRM moves fast— really fast. We know a lot of startups say that, but we mean it. We operate with urgency, ownership, and high standards. As a result, you’ll be joining a team that’s highly engaged, mission-driven, and constantly evolving.
To support this intensity, we’re also intentional about rest and recharge. We offer generous benefits, including PTO, Holidays, and Parental Leave for full-time employees.
That said, TRM may not be the right fit for everyone. If you’re optimizing for work life balance, we encourage you to:
- Ask your interviewers how they personally approach balance within their teams, and
- Reflect on whether this is the right season in your life to join a high-velocity environment.
- Be honest with yourself about what energizes you—and what drains you
We’re upfront about this because we want every new team member to thrive—not just survive.
Leadership Principles
Our LPs are foundational elements of our strategy, guiding how we make decisions, how we treat each other, and how we behave day-to-day.
- Impact-Oriented Trailblazer – We put customers first, driving for speed, focus, and adaptability.
- Master Craftsperson – We prioritize speed, high standards, and distributed ownership.
- Inspiring Colleague – We value humility, candor, and a one-team mindset.
Accelerate your Career
Join a mission-driven team of industry leaders and make a real-world impact—disrupting terrorist networks, recovering stolen funds, and more. At TRM, you will:
- Work alongside top experts and learn every day.
- Embrace a growth mindset with development opportunities tailored to your role.
- Take on high-impact challenges in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Thrive as a Global Team
As a remote-first company, TRM Labs is built for global collaboration.
- We cultivate a strong remote culture through clear communication, thorough documentation, and meaningful relationships.
- We invest in offsites, regional meetups, virtual coffee chats, and onboarding buddies to foster collaboration.
- By prioritizing trust and belonging, we harness the strengths of a global team while staying aligned with our mission and values.
Join our mission!
We’re looking for team members who thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and love building from the ground up. TRM is remote-first, with an exceptionally talented global team. If you enjoy solving tough problems and seeing your work make a difference for billions of people, we want you here. Don’t worry if your experience doesn’t perfectly match a job description— we value passion, problem-solving, and unique career paths. If you’re excited about TRM’s mission, we want to hear from you.
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