Senior Security Architect: DeFi, Cloud & Smart Contracts

Paxos Labs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ownership structures

Continuous learning

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

Paxos Labs, located in New York City, is seeking a Lead Security Engineer dedicated to enhancing the company's security capabilities. The role involves conducting internal audits of cloud platforms and collaborating with engineers to mitigate security vulnerabilities. Candidates must have deep knowledge of cloud security, smart contracts, and operational security. The position offers impactful work within a pioneering team in the financial innovation sector, focusing on growth and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure and web2 security practices.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity standards and social engineering defenses.
• Experience building full stack applications.
• Deep knowledge of the EVM security tooling, testing, and best practices.
• Deep knowledge of common hacks and exploits in DeFi protocols.
• Deep knowledge of financial attack vectors in DeFi protocols.
• Experience with CTFs, bug bounties, whitehat activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of Cloud (Azure, AWS) platform security.
• Create threat models for software, research vulnerabilities, and patch them.
• Collaborate closely with infrastructure engineers to prevent exploits.
• Develop tooling and SOPs like incident response manuals.
• Conduct periodic incident response training for team members.
• Collaborate closely to secure non-code related attack vectors.
• Conduct internal audits and set up secure operational practices.

Skills

Cloud Security

Smart Contract Security

Operational Security

Cybersecurity standards

Full stack application development

Job description

Paxos Labs, located in New York City, is seeking a Lead Security Engineer dedicated to enhancing the company's security capabilities. The role involves conducting internal audits of cloud platforms and collaborating with engineers to mitigate security vulnerabilities. Candidates must have deep knowledge of cloud security, smart contracts, and operational security. The position offers impactful work within a pioneering team in the financial innovation sector, focusing on growth and competitive compensation.