[Hiring] VP, Blockchain Security Engineer @Galaxy
Apr 02, 2025 - Galaxy is hiring a remote VP, Blockchain Security Engineer. 💸 Salary: competitive base salary and bonus. 📍Location: USA.
Role Description
Working in tight collaboration with the on-chain business teams, the blockchain security engineer will assess the security of the various architectures involved in on-chain projects and require appropriate controls to reach an acceptable level of risk. The assessment will consist of activities such as:
- Threat modeling
- Code review
- Security testing
- Cloud/server posture assessment
As a member of the product security team, the engineer will be able to collaborate with team members to improve the existing blockchain assessment model.
We are open to candidates having limited exposure to blockchain technologies who would show a strong interest in learning. It is key that the candidate has programming experience in an enterprise setting in order to review complex code artifacts and implement some of the required security controls.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in technology or IT/Security department
- At least 3 years of hands-on programming experience in languages such as Python, Rust, Go or similar
- Strong knowledge of secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices
- Demonstrated experience in building and shipping software in modern/microservices architectures
- Knowledge of blockchain technology
- In-depth understanding of at least a few of the following topics: authentication and authorization technology, TLS and PKI, network security, cloud security, system security, application security
- Possession of a recognized security or cloud certifications
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Requirements
- Perform security activities for new projects and updates to existing projects of the on-chain business team
- Enhance the existing blockchain assessment model, with guidance from the existing product security engineers
- Research key aspects of the various blockchains used by the on-chain business team
- Security-oriented code review, enhanced with automated security scanning tools (SAST) E.g. review Rust server, Solana smart contract, Solidity smart contract
- Implement some of the security controls required by the assessment, when such control can be reused across architectures
- Knowledge of security best practices, including encryption, access control, OWASP top 10, and network security
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and bonus
- Flexible Time Off (paid)
- 3% 401(k) company contribution
- Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
- Generous paid Parental Leave
- Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Ginger
- Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
- Free daily snacks in-office
- Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
- Employee Resource Groups
- *Benefits may vary depending on location
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Salary
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competitive base salary and bonus
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Remote
Location
USA
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Job Type
full-time
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Posted
Apr 02, 2025
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| 📍 | Be aware of the location restriction for this remote position: USA |
| ‼ | Beware of scams! When applying for jobs, you should NEVER have to pay anything. Learn more. |
