Abu Dhabi, AE-United Arab Emirates
Posted 10 hours ago
| About The Company Founded in 2018, this global digital asset platform offers advanced trading solutions for both beginners and professional traders. With a focus on innovation, it provides a wide range of services including spot and derivatives trading, staking, and decentralized finance tools. The platform is known for its user-friendly interface, robust security measures, and rapid expansion into emerging Web3 technologies. Responsibilities Security Leadership & Strategy – Define and own global information security strategy — covering crypto custody, trading infrastructure, corporate systems, and data protection. – Lead the Security function across Cybersecurity, Blockchain Security, ApplicationSecurity, and Infrastructure Security – Partner with the C-suite to align security priorities with business growth, regulatory readiness (e.g., MiCAR, MAS, EU DORA), and customer trust. Threat Intelligence & Risk Management – Oversee continuous threat modeling for crypto, Web3, and exchange-specific attack vectors(e.g., private key compromise, smart contract exploits, insider threats). – Establish and maintain security risk frameworks, ensuring measurable risk reduction and board-level visibility. – Proactively monitor emerging risks in AI, DeFi, and on-chain systems. Security Operations & Incident Response – Build world-class SOC (Security Operations Center) capabilities for 24/7 global monitoring. – Lead high-stakes incident response, ensuring rapid containment, root cause analysis, and transparent stakeholder communication. – Develop playbooks for exchange-specific security events, including blockchain forensics and law enforcement coordination. Compliance, Audit & Governance – Drive security compliance for global regulatory frameworks (GDPR, MiCAR, DORA, ISO27001, SOC 2). – Oversee IT audits, penetration testing, and red-teaming to ensure end-to-end resilience. – Ensure robust third-party risk management, especially for cloud, liquidity, and custody partners. Crypto Custody & Wallet Security – Define and enforce wallet security standards for hot, warm, and cold wallet infrastructures. – Oversee private key management, multi-sig protocols, HSM integration, and secure wallet operations. – Collaborate with blockchain engineers to proactively identify and mitigate wallet-related vulnerabilities. Culture & Capability Building – Foster a security-first culture across engineering, product, and operations. Qualifications – Proven track record as CISO, Head of Security, or equivalent in crypto exchanges, fintech, or regulated financial institutions – Deep expertise in crypto-native security: custody, wallet architecture, hot/cold wallet infra, private key management, and blockchain forensics. – Strong background in IT audit, governance, and regulatory compliance for financial/crypto platforms. – Experience leading global security programs covering infrastructure, application, and blockchain security domains. – Demonstrated leadership in incident response and crisis management under public/regulatory scrutiny. – Exceptional stakeholder communication — able to translate technical risk into business impact for board and regulators. – Experience building global security teams across time zones. – Preferred: Security certifications (CISSP, P, CISM, CCISO) and blockchain security track record(e.g., bug bounty recognition, DeFi security leadership). |
Job Features
| Job Category | Security & Privacy |
| Seniority | C-suite Executive (excl CEO) |
| Base Salary | $400,000 - $500,000 |
