Lead Security Engineer (Web3 Wallet/ DeFi)

📋 Description

• Lead cybersecurity across DeFi domains: blockchain, smart contracts, wallet protection
• Lead hands-on IT security risk management with stakeholders to protect assets
• Oversee threat and vulnerability management, including pen testing
• Lead security incident response and management with timely escalation
• Conduct security risk assessments for projects and third-party integrations
• Ensure compliance with security governance and regulatory policies
• Define and lead AI security strategy, including safe LLM adoption and data handling
• Design AI security controls for prompts, data leakage, model abuse
• Drive AI-enabled security ops, leveraging automation for threat detection and response

🎯 Requirements

• 2+ years of self-custody wallet experience
• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience in international, regulated environments
• Strong leadership with deep technical expertise
• Active contributor to the security community
• Experience in global, fast-paced, multicultural teams
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT or Cybersecurity
• Hands-on experience managing cybersecurity operations
• Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001/27701, CIS, PCI-DSS
• Excellent communication and collaboration
• Passionate about cybersecurity trends and threats

🎁 Benefits

• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for growth and learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Work-from-home arrangement; may vary by team