Security Engineer
Drive security for an intelligent blockchain platform by designing secure architectures, conducting threat models and risk assessments, advising developers on cryptography and secure implementation, researching emerging security concepts, and identifying and remediating vulnerabilities across products and infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Lead security design and decision-making for technical architectures
- Provide security recommendations and risk mitigation strategies
- Enhance network security for decentralized systems by developing and implementing procedures
- Conduct threat modeling sessions and perform comprehensive risk assessments
- Advise developers on security architecture, cryptography, and secure implementation
- Research emerging security concepts and translate findings into actionable designs
- Identify and remediate internal security vulnerabilities across products and infrastructure
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity focused on network security, threat modeling, or risk assessments
- Experience with blockchain technology, decentralized systems, or AI-driven platforms is highly desirable
- Proven experience consulting on security architecture and cryptography
- Strong understanding of network security principles, protocols, and tools
- Expertise in threat modeling methodologies such as STRIDE and risk assessment frameworks such as NIST SP 800-30
- Proficiency in cryptography including elliptic curve cryptography and homomorphic encryption
- Familiarity with secure software development practices, vulnerability scanning tools such as YARA, and penetration testing
- Excellent problem-solving skills and proactive risk mitigation
- Strong communication skills to translate complex security concepts into actionable recommendations
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience; relevant certifications are a plus
Benefits
- Competitive salary, equity package, and benefits
- Flexible and remote work environment
- Opportunity to build the marketing function for a VC-backed startup at the intersection of blockchain and AI
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Opportunity to help shape the future of decentralized applications