Lead Security Architect

The world of digital assets is accelerating in speed, magnitude, and complexity, opening the door to new ways for leveraging the blockchain. Fireblocks’ platform and network provide the simplest and most secure way for companies to work with digital assets and it trusted by some of the largest financial institutions, banks, globally-recognized brands, and Web3 companies in the world, including BNY Mellon, BNP Paribas, ANZ Bank, Revolut, and thousands more.

As a Lead Security Architect at Fireblocks, you'll have a pivotal role in fortifying our organization against cyber threats and vulnerabilities and protecting our most valuable assets. You'll lead the charge in designing and implementing innovative security solutions, frameworks, and strategies to safeguard our systems and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Security Strategy and Planning:
• Define and refine our security strategy, policies, and procedures to stay ahead of emerging threats.
• Develop and implement advanced security architectures tailored for a cloud-native, SaaS-centric company.
• Ensure our security architecture complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements, leveraging the latest technologies and methodologies.
• Security Risk Reduction:
• Identify, assess, and prioritize security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, taking proactive measures to mitigate potential impacts.
• Implement robust controls to safeguard our organization's assets and reputation.
• Security Tools and Automation:
• Evaluate, select, and implement state-of-the-art security technologies and tools to enhance our defense capabilities.
• Develop and deploy automation-based workflows to streamline security operations and maximize efficiency.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in security architecture and cybersecurity, primarily within cloud-native, SaaS-centric companies.
• CISSP, CISM, or other relevant security certifications is a plus.
• Extensive expertise in various dimensions of security, including endpoint and network security, SaaS security, data protection, and Identity & Access Management.
• Proficiency in risk assessment, incident response, or offensive background is a plus.
• Proficiency in developing risk-based long and short-term strategic plans and roadmaps, with a proven track record of hands-on execution.
• Experience with simplifying processes by automation and scripts (Python, Bash, etc.).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Fireblocks' mission is to enable every business to easily and securely access digital assets and cryptocurrencies. In order to do that, we strongly believe our workforce should be as diverse as our clients, and this is why we embrace diversity and inclusion in all its forms.