Info & Blockchain Security Specialist - Crypto Custody & Cloud

BBVA México, S.A.; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BBVA in Switzerland is seeking an Information & Blockchain Security Specialist to join BBVA, combining information security with crypto custody oversight. You will work with the Security & Technology team to ensure secure, reliable crypto custody environments.

The ideal candidate has broad information security expertise, understanding of blockchain fundamentals, and comfort engaging with external providers and technical stakeholders in a regulated financial services setting.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Technology Risk or a related technical field.
• Good understanding of security principles and controls in cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of information protection, encryption, cryptography, identity/access controls and data security.
• Understanding of blockchain fundamentals and how decentralized blockchain networks operate.
• Knowledge of Bitcoin and Ethereum, including concepts such as transactions, addresses, wallets, private/public keys, digital signatures, network validation and transaction finality.
• Ability to understand technical architectures and evaluate security implications without necessarily being a software developer.
• Experience working with third-party technology providers, including technical oversight, change management, risk assessment or service management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, operation and continuous improvement of information security controls, with particular focus on cloud environments.
• Contribute to the security oversight of Microsoft Azure services and architectures.
• Support activities related to information protection, data security and cryptographic controls.
• Assess security requirements and risks associated with new solutions, services and technology changes.
• Participate in security reviews and contribute to the definition and monitoring of remediation actions.
• Work with technology, security and business stakeholders to ensure appropriate security controls throughout the service lifecycle.
• Contribute to the management of security risks associated with external and third-party technology providers.
• Support the technical and security oversight of BBVA's Crypto Custody service.
• Coordinate and supervise changes affecting the Crypto Custody platform and service, including assessment of their security and operational implications.
• Act as a technical counterpart to the third-party provider responsible for the custody technology, challenging and validating proposed changes when appropriate.
• Understand and assess the impact of changes to the blockchain protocols and networks supported by the service, with particular focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum.
• Participate in the analysis of incidents, vulnerabilities, protocol changes and other technical events that may affect the custody service.
• Support the assessment and monitoring of security controls associated with crypto-asset custody, including areas such as key management, cryptography, transaction security, access management and operational resilience.
• Facilitate coordination between Security, Technology teams, external providers and other stakeholders involved in the Crypto Custody service.
• Document Policies, Norms, and Procedures and participate in the definition on the procedures associated with physical and technological security.

Skills

Bitcoin

Blockchain

Change Management

Cloud Security

Cryptography

English Language

Ethereum

Information Protection

Information Security

Key Management

Microsoft Azure

Team Collaboration

Team Player

Technology Risk

Third Party Risk Management

Tools

Azure Security Services

Microsoft Purview

Key Vault

HSMs

Job description

BBVA in Switzerland is seeking an Information & Blockchain Security Specialist to join BBVA, combining information security with crypto custody oversight. You will work with the Security & Technology team to ensure secure, reliable crypto custody environments.

The ideal candidate has broad information security expertise, understanding of blockchain fundamentals, and comfort engaging with external providers and technical stakeholders in a regulated financial services setting.