Security Engineer

LayerZero Labs; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a talented Security Engineer to join their dynamic Security & IT team. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for shaping security best practices across the organization, focusing on securing cloud infrastructure and improving the internal security posture. You'll conduct risk assessments, collaborate cross-functionally, and support compliance objectives, all while thriving in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of secure cross-chain applications. If you're passionate about security and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience required.
• Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure and security principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain security policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments of internal systems and third-party applications.
• Enhance security monitoring and detection capabilities.

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure

Security Principles

Risk Assessments

Infrastructure as Code

IAM

Blockchain Technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Equivalent practical experience

Job description

Founded in 2021, LayerZero’s vision is to create a community of cross-chain developers, building dApps that are no longer constrained by individual blockchain capabilities. With LayerZero's simple, generic messaging protocol, builders will develop cross-chain dApps designed to unify the power of individual blockchains.

We are funded by the best investors in the world including:

a16z, Sequoia, PayPal, Binance Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Uniswap Labs, Circle Ventures, Delphi Digital, and many more.

ABOUT THE ROLE

LayerZero Labs is seeking a talented Security Engineer to join our Security & IT team. In this role, you'll play a critical part in shaping security best practices across the organization. You will focus on securing cloud infrastructure, improving internal security posture, and supporting compliance objectives. We are looking for a team player who thrives in a fast-paced, constantly growing environment, with a high degree of autonomy.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

1. Develop and maintain security policies and procedures.
2. Conduct risk assessments of internal systems and third-party applications.
3. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement security best practices.
4. Audit and strengthen security configurations across endpoints, infrastructure, applications, and CI/CD pipelines.
5. Enhance security monitoring and detection capabilities to proactively mitigate risks.
6. Support compliance and regulatory efforts e.g. SOC 2, ISO27001.

ABOUT YOU

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
2. Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS and/or GCP), IAM, and Infrastructure as Code.
3. Experience conducting risk assessments and security reviews.
4. Strong knowledge of security principles and industry standards.
5. Bonus: Familiarity with blockchain technologies, smart contracts, and decentralized finance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LayerZero Labs is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. LayerZero Labs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.