Senior IT Risk - DeFi & Web3 Security Lead

First Digital; Polska; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First Digital seeks an experienced IT Risk Specialist to secure our DeFi/Web3 platforms and blockchain infrastructure, overseeing risk assessments, incident response, and regulatory alignment. You will collaborate with engineering and product teams to embed security-by-design and manage evolving security standards across the fintech stack.

The role focuses on DeFi risk, security controls, and governance within a rapidly growing digital asset company, offering opportunities to influence security

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in technical risk, security, or DeFi/Web3 roles
• Strong understanding of DeFi protocols, smart contracts, and blockchain infrastructure security
• Familiarity with stablecoin services and related risks
• Willingness to grow in regulatory frameworks (SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR, AML/KYC)
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CRISC are a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Comfortable using AI tools to support research and analysis

Responsibilities

• Identify risks specific to DeFi protocols, smart contracts, and on-chain activity.
• Review security posture of smart contracts and blockchain infrastructure.
• Track emerging Web3 attack vectors and translate them into risk controls.
• Partner with engineering and product teams to embed security-by-design principles.
• Develop IT risk management strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to address threats.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee incident response protocols and remediation plans.

Skills

DeFi/Web3 security

Blockchain security

Risk assessment

Security incident response

AI tools for research

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

SOC 1/2

ISO 27001

NIST/CIS/GDPR/AML-KYC frameworks

Job description

First Digital seeks an experienced IT Risk Specialist to secure our DeFi/Web3 platforms and blockchain infrastructure, overseeing risk assessments, incident response, and regulatory alignment. You will collaborate with engineering and product teams to embed security-by-design and manage evolving security standards across the fintech stack.

The role focuses on DeFi risk, security controls, and governance within a rapidly growing digital asset company, offering opportunities to influence security