Security Engineer — Security Remediation & Blockchain

Key Responsibilities:

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Security Engineer to join our this role the individual will be responsible for driving security remediation efforts resolving security issues and identifying security solutions for identified gaps. The individual will work closely with risk and control partners engineering and operations teams to embed security best practices across the software development lifecycle and ensure our systems networks and data are protected.

Key Responsibilities:

Proactively identify investigate and assess security gaps across systems applications and cloud environments recommending and implementing appropriate solutions to address them.
Drive end-to-end security remediation efforts ensuring issues are tracked prioritized and resolved in a timely manner.
Assist in designing and documenting blockchain solution architectures ensuring security best practices are embedded from the ground up.
Support the secure integration of blockchain components with existing systems and APIs ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards.
Design implement and maintain security controls across cloud and on-premise environments.
Conduct threat modeling security reviews and penetration testing to surface vulnerabilities before they are exploited.
Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps)
Manage identity and access management (IAM) secrets management and encryption practices
Monitor security events and lead incident response efforts in a timely and effective manner
Develop and enforce security policies standards and procedures across the organization
Evaluate and implement security tools and technologies to strengthen the overall security posture
Support compliance efforts with relevant frameworks such as SOC 2 ISO 27001 NIST or PCI-DSS
Provide security guidance and training to internal teams to promote a security-first culture

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems or related field (or equivalent experience).
Foundational knowledge of blockchain concepts (e.g. consensus mechanisms smart contracts tokens cryptography).
Familiarity with at least one blockchain platform (e.g. Ethereum Hyperledger Solana Polygon).
Experience with programming languages such as JavaScript Python or Solidity is a plus.
Understanding of RESTful APIs and basic integration patterns.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) and DevOps practices.
Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative development tools.
Participation in blockchain hackathons open-source projects or relevant coursework.
Certifications: CISSP CISM CRISC etc.