Blockchain Security Operations Vice President

Next Frontier Capital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Blockchain Security Operations Vice President to secure institutional blockchain infrastructure at scale, drive detection capabilities for smart contracts, and lead incident response across complex on-chain and off-chain data sources.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain data integrity, confidentiality, and availability, while adopting industry best practices and innovative security solutions to safeguard digital assets and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related disciplines.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, focusing on threat detection, incident response, and security infrastructure management.
• Expertise in multiple security domains including network security, malware analysis, threat hunting, and security architecture and design; proficient in SIEM tools and advanced analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security strategies, policies, and procedures to strengthen threat detection and protect digital assets and blockchain infrastructure.
• Monitor and analyze on-chain/off-chain data to identify vulnerabilities and drive incident response and threat mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote best practices across blockchain and enterprise security.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and regulatory requirements to drive security improvements.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

Security architecture

SIEM tooling

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM platforms

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

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success. 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.