Blockchain Security Operations Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Blockchain Security Operations VP to lead threat detection, incident response, and security architecture for institutional blockchain infrastructure.

You will monitor on-chain and off-chain data, design comprehensive security strategies, and collaborate across teams to safeguard digital assets and smart contracts. The role requires 5+ years in cybersecurity operations and deep knowledge of SIEM, analytics, and multi-environment security design (on-prem, cloud,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, cybersecurity, data science, or related field.
• 5+ years in cybersecurity operations with threat detection, incident response, and security infra management.
• Expertise across security domains and proficiency with SIEM and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Execute and influence security strategy, policies, and procedures to protect digital assets, smart contracts and blockchain infra.
• Monitor and analyze on-chain/off-chain data to detect vulnerabilities, anomalies, and guide incident response.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote blockchain and enterprise security best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends, threats, and regulatory requirements to drive innovation.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

Security architecture

Advanced analytics

On-chain monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related disciplines

Tools

SIEM

Job description

Embrace the challenge of securing institutional blockchain infrastructure at scale, driving operational excellence across on-chain monitoring operations, and implementing cutting-edge detection capabilities for smart contract and digital asset security.

As a Blockchain Security Operations Vice President in Cybersecurity & Tech Controls, you will contribute significantly to safeguarding the organization's digital assets and infrastructure by proactively detecting, assessing, and responding to threats, vulnerabilities, and security incidents. You will regularly collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop a coordinated approach to security, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of sensitive data and systems. You will apply advanced analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills to enable operational excellence and implement innovative solutions to address complex security challenges. By staying current with industry best practices, policies, and procedures, you will contribute to maintaining a secure digital environment and driving continuous improvement in the firm.

Job responsibilities

• Execute and influence the design of comprehensive security strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance threat detection capabilities and protect the organization's digital assets, smart contracts, and blockchain infrastructure from cybersecurity threats

• Proactively monitor and analyze complex on-chain and off-chain data and systems to identify indicators of vulnerabilities and compromises, utilizing advanced tools and techniques to detect anomalies and contribute to the development of strategies for security investigation, threat mitigation, and incident response

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a coordinated approach to blockchain and enterprise security, sharing insights, and promoting best practices across the organization

• Evaluate and enhance the organization's security posture by staying current with industry trends, emerging on-chain threats, and regulatory requirements, driving innovation and process improvements

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related disciplines

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, with a focus on threat detection, incident response, and security infrastructure management

• Demonstrated expertise in multiple security domains, including network security, malware analysis, threat hunting, and security architecture and design, with proficiency in using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools and advanced analytics techniques

• Advanced knowledge of network and infrastructure configuration/security, including experience in designing and implementing security solutions for on-prem, cloud, or hybrid environments

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Familiarity with broader blockchain security concepts such as consensus mechanisms, smart contract vulnerability classes, and multi-chain monitoring approaches is a plus