Full time - London (hybrid remote possible) - from £80k + equity

Kiln is seeking an experienced IT Manager with cybersecurity experience to oversee IT operations, provide technical support, and collaborate with our external security operations (SecOps) function. In this role, you'll lead IT projects, manage infrastructure assets, and support cybersecurity initiatives. Your responsibilities will include IT governance, SaaS platform integration, and oversight of endpoint security, patch management, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• IT Operations & Support:

  • Manage day-to-day IT operations, ensuring seamless delivery of IT services across the organization.

  • Maintain IT policies, oversee the Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) process, and document procedures for knowledge management and audit readiness.

  • Provide hands-on support for hardware, software, and network issues.

• Corporate IT Security:

  • Work closely with SecOps to implement security practices across IT infrastructure.

  • Manage corporate IT security operations, including incident response, vulnerability and patch management, identity and access management (Okta), and endpoint security (CrowdStrike).

  • Support audit compliance and spearhead cybersecurity awareness initiatives.

• Business Support:

  • Serve as the primary contact for IT-related business needs and technology adoption guidance.

  • Manage IT aspects of vendor relationships and third-party integration, implement SaaS platforms and put in place customized IT solutions for each department.

  • Evaluate new IT solutions and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and security.

Qualifications

• Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

  • 5+ years of IT management experience, preferably in fast-paced startup environments.

• Skills:

  • English fluency with demonstrated project management and cybersecurity expertise.

  • Strong command of modern infrastructure, SaaS solutions, and collaboration platforms (Google Workspace, Slack, Okta, Notion, etc.).

  • Solid understanding of IAM, endpoint security, zero trust architecture, and MDM platforms; fintech or blockchain experience is advantageous.

• Certifications:

  • Professional certifications such as ITIL, Okta Certified Admin, or CompTIA Security+ would be beneficial.

About Kiln:

Kiln is the leading enterprise-grade staking platform that enables institutional customers to stake assets and integrate staking functionality into their offerings. Our API-first platform provides fully automated validators, rewards, and comprehensive data and commission management.

With $13+ billion in crypto assets staked through our platform, Kiln has established a strong presence on Ethereum, managing over 4.3% of the network through 45,000+ validators — all with zero slashing events.

Kiln serves more than 140 leading customers, including Binance, BitPanda, Bitgo, Fireblocks, VanEck, and TrustWallet.

Our team of 85+ ecosystem enthusiasts brings experience from industry leaders like Google, Circle, Ledger, Chainalysis, and other prominent technology and cryptocurrency companies.

We've raised $30M in total funding from prominent investors including 1kx, Crypto.com, Illuminates Financial, Consensys, Wintermute, Kraken Ventures...

Join Kiln and help us make the web more secure, stable, decentralized, and fair!

How Kiln will support you:

At Kiln, our values drive us: Technical Excellence ensures top security and usability; Innovation-Driven Meritocracy elevates groundbreaking ideas; Trust and Transparency build reliability through open communication; and People First keeps our team and clients at the heart of everything we do.

• A fast-paced, bureaucracy-free work environment

• Equity share options in the business: if Kiln succeeds, we all succeed!

• Competitive salary

• Flexible holiday

• Flexible remote working

• Choose your IT equipment

• Internet connection: £50/month

• Significant personal development budget (books, training)

• Overseas tech conferences budget

Kiln is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including women or persons with disabilities.

Your interview process

Our thorough process ensures the best fit for both you and Kiln, and we strive to make each step valuable and efficient.

1. Recruiter Interview (45 min)

2. Take-home test (< 3 hours)

3. Technical Interview (60 min)

4. Core Values Interview (45 min)

5. Founders Interview (30 min)

6. Offer!

Your personal information will be securely stored in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and will not be shared with external parties. We comply fully with GDPR regulations to protect your data and privacy.

Please note that we do not sponsor visas for persons without work authorization in your location. This role is for full-time employees only (no B2B or contractors). Thank you!