About the company
CoinGecko is a global leader in tracking cryptocurrency data. Operating since 2014, CoinGecko has built the world's largest cryptocurrency data platform, tracking over 10,000 tokens across more than 400 exchanges, serving over 300 million page views in more than 100 countries. We are proud to have played a major part in mainstream awareness, adoption, and education of cryptocurrency globally. We at CoinGecko believe that cryptocurrency and blockchain will define the future of finance, bringing greater financial and economic freedom around the world. In anticipation of that future, CoinGecko is building the foundation to scale cryptocurrency market data to serve billions.
Job Summary
What You Will Be Doing
šManage IT Infrastructure: You will drive key components of IT infrastructure for CoinGecko, including networks, hardware, and software. You will also work on improving existing IT projects at CoinGecko. šSecurity: You will drive key components of development, deployment, and execution of controls and defenses to ensure the security and risk mitigation of company infrastructure, which covers all systems, networks, and data. šDevelop Operational Policies: You will drive key components of the establishment and implementation of operational policies and appropriate standards/criteria for hardware, software, email and web firewall, access verification, and encryption requirements. šImplement IT Solutions: You will drive the implementation of solutions to improve the IT infrastructure of CoinGecko, such as software and hardware upgrades. You are able to pitch a solution that leverages on past data, weigh-in on tradeoffs, etc. šTroubleshooting: You will be expected to troubleshoot and resolve any hardware, software, or network issues that arise. šBudgeting: You will be responsible for assisting with the IT budget and ensuring all IT solutions are cost-effective and align with the budget. šVendor Management: Participate in vendor acquisition processes which include sourcing for vendors, evaluating vendor proposals, and preparing cost-benefit analysis before giving a final recommendation. šDocumentation: Maintain IT operations guidelines, standards, and templates. šPlugged-In: Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in IT and contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's skills. šTeam player: Work collaboratively with IT team members to complete projects in a timely and effective manner. Able to answer IT-related questions from employees related to the work assigned. šYou are required to support any ad hoc tasks as required by the company.
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What We Look For In You
šEducation: Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field with strong knowledge of current IT technologies and trends. šIntegrity: You are trusted to handle highly sensitive and private data and have a clean record of employment. You also have a network of peers and team members who can staunchly advocate for you. šKnowledge: Demonstrated the ability to quickly learn new knowledge, blockchain/cryptocurrency industry and domain knowledge. šPeople Skills: Proven ability to engage with both individual contributors and leaders of all levels cross-functionally in constructive and collaborative relationships. You love talking to users (our team) and making things work. šAnalytical & data-driven: You use data and are familiar with common tools to analyze your work, prepare a plan of action and troubleshoot problems in your daily work. šSelf motivated: You have an exceptionally high bar for accuracy and quality. You also hold your team to similar standards in their work.