Head of Security

To grow our impact in the DeFi space, we are looking for a proactive and experienced Head of Security to join our team. The successful candidate will define and implement security and operational security (op-sec) policies, manage risks, ensure compliance with legal standards, and oversee the company's IT security infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

Develop and enforce comprehensive security and op-sec policies tailored to the company’s needs and those of individual teams. Establish policies for managing and securing custodial wallets, Aera guardian, and on-chain operations. Implement key management, rotation, and data retention strategies to safeguard company assets. Identify potential risk vectors and conduct regular risk assessments. Lead the organization's crisis management during security incidents. Continuously review and ensure compliance with operational security policies. Oversee internal and external Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) processes. Manage and triage the company’s bug bounty programs and monitor designated security communication channels. Oversee hardware management and provisioning, including devices like laptops using management software. Manage password and access controls, coordinate technological onboarding and offboarding processes, and integrate and remove team members from systems like Slack and JIRA. Handle vendor management to ensure all external service providers meet our security standards. As needed, ensure we adhere to regulatory requirements like SOC2, GDPR, and similar standards.