Security Engineer - Onsite Atlanta | Blockchain & DevSecOps

Diverse Lynx, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Diverse Lynx LLC in Atlanta, GA seeks a Security Engineer to safeguard blockchain-based systems onsite from day one. You will identify security gaps, design secure architectures, and drive remedial actions across cloud and on‑prem environments.

The role requires blockchain knowledge, REST API experience, and strong communication skills. Onsite work and fast pace are expected; CISSP/CISM-like certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Foundational knowledge of blockchain concepts (e.g., consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, tokens, cryptography).
• Familiarity with at least one blockchain platform (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger, Solana, Polygon).
• Experience with programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, or Solidity is a plus.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and basic integration patterns.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, investigate, and assess security gaps across systems, applications, and cloud environments, recommending and implementing appropriate solutions to address them.
• Drive end-to-end security remediation efforts, ensuring issues are tracked, prioritized, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Assist in designing and documenting blockchain solution architectures, ensuring security best practices are embedded from the ground up.
• Support the secure integration of blockchain components with existing systems and APIs, ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards.
• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Conduct threat modeling, security reviews, and penetration testing to surface vulnerabilities before they are exploited.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
• Manage identity and access management (IAM), secrets management, and encryption practices.
• Monitor security events and lead incident response efforts in a timely and effective manner.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization.
• Evaluate and implement security tools and technologies to strengthen the overall security posture.
• Support compliance efforts with relevant frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, or PCI-DSS.
• Provide security guidance and training to internal teams to promote a security-first culture.

Skills

Blockchain concepts

Security mindset

REST APIs

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Ethereum

Hyperledger

AWS

Git

Job description

Diverse Lynx LLC in Atlanta, GA seeks a Security Engineer to safeguard blockchain-based systems onsite from day one. You will identify security gaps, design secure architectures, and drive remedial actions across cloud and on‑prem environments.

The role requires blockchain knowledge, REST API experience, and strong communication skills. Onsite work and fast pace are expected; CISSP/CISM-like certifications are a plus.