Director, Cyber Security Engineer

BNY Mellon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 127,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY Mellon is seeking a Director of Cyber Security Engineer to join the Digital Assets Technology team in New York, NY. This role focuses on building a highly secure crypto custody solution and auditing cryptographic code using C/C++, Go, or Rust.

You will perform threat modeling, design secure storage and networking for custody infrastructure, and integrate with blockchain nodes and APIs. Requires 12+ years in high-volume, low-latency systems and cryptography expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 12+ years of experience in high volume/low latency systems and platform ownership.
• Proven expertise in secure software development and cryptography engineering, including cryptographic protocols.
• Proficiency in secure coding with C/C++, Go, or Rust and familiarity with cryptographic libraries.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Cryptographers to build a secure crypto and tokenized assets custody solution.
• Implement and audit cryptographic code using secure coding practices (C/C++, Go, or Rust).
• Perform threat modeling to mitigate attack vectors and design tests for vulnerabilities.
• Integrate with blockchain nodes/APIs and develop secure storage and networking solutions for custody infrastructure.

Skills

Cryptography engineering

Secure coding

Low latency systems

Blockchain integration

Hardware security features

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

OpenSSL

MPC libraries

Intel SGX

Job description

Director, Cyber Security Engineer

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance - and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Cyber Security Engineer to join our Digital Assets Technology team. This role is located in New York, NY.

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

• Collaborate with Cryptographers to build a highly secure and resilient crypto and tokenized assets custody solution.
• Implement and audit cryptographic code using secure coding practices in C/C++, Go, or Rust, ensuring resistance to known security attacks such as side-channel attacks.
• Perform threat modeling to anticipate and mitigate potential attack vectors, conduct crypto security-focused code reviews, and design tests for vulnerabilities.
• Integrate with blockchain nodes/APIs, understand blockchain transaction formats, and develop secure storage and networking solutions to support crypto custody infrastructure.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 12+ years of experience in high volume/low latency systems and platform ownership.
• Proven expertise in secure software development and cryptography engineering, including experience with cryptographic protocols and common security pitfalls.
• Proficiency in secure coding practices with C/C++, Go, or Rust, and familiarity with cryptographic libraries such as OpenSSL or MPC-specific libraries.
• Strong knowledge of hardware security features like Intel SGX, HSMs, and experience working with Trusted Execution Environments including remote attestation.
• Experience with blockchain technologies, including transaction formats (Bitcoin UTXOs, Ethereum RLP) and integration with blockchain nodes/APIs.
• Solid understanding of secure storage, databases, networking (sockets, RPC frameworks), concurrency control, cloud security, and containerization for deployment.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $127,000 and $225,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.

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• America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
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Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.