Head of Security Technology

Join Concordium – Shaping the Future of Blockchain Security! At Concordium, we are at the forefront of blockchain innovation, creating a digital future that prioritises compliance, cost-efficiency, transparency, and accountability. We are looking for a Head of Security to join our Technology Team!

As the Head of Security, you will develop, implement, and maintain security measures to protect the blockchain infrastructure, smart contracts, and organisation from emerging threats. You will work closely with the engineering, product, and compliance teams to ensure our platform remains resilient against security risks, vulnerabilities, and attacks. You will also need to engage with third-party suppliers and partners, such as exchanges, wallets, software houses, and projects that work closely with the blockchain protocol, to assess and advise from a security point of view.

• Security Strategy & Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive security strategy for our blockchain network, infrastructure, and applications.
• Protocol & Network Security: Oversee and enhance security for consensus mechanisms, cryptographic algorithms, and network integrity.
• Threat Detection & Incident Response: Design and implement real-time monitoring, detection, and response frameworks to mitigate security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Smart Contract Security: Collaborate with developers to ensure best practices in smart contract design, conduct audits, and establish formal verification processes.
• Compliance & Regulatory Security: Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory, compliance, and security standards.
• Security Audits & Penetration Testing: Manage internal and external audits, penetration testing, and continuous security assessments.
• Blockchain & Web3 Security Trends: Stay updated with the latest security threats, attack vectors, and solutions in the blockchain industry.
• Incident Management & Crisis Response: Develop and oversee a structured approach for incident response, including forensic investigation and post-mortem analysis.

Build strong relations with engineers and heads, fostering a culture of security-first principles within the company.

Proven experience in cybersecurity. Deep understanding of blockchain protocols, consensus mechanisms, cryptographic principles, and smart contract security. Experience in handling security incidents, vulnerabilities, and attacks on networks. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, encryption standards, and best practices. Familiarity with security auditing tools and penetration testing methodologies for networks. Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly technical environment and make critical security decisions. Experience managing security teams and working cross-functionally with engineering. Experience with Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, or other Level 1 blockchain networks. Knowledge of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), and other advanced blockchain security concerns. Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or blockchain security certifications.

Personal Qualities: Task-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate security risks, strategies, and best practices to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration between security teams, developers, and business stakeholders. Ability to effectively convey complex security concepts concisely and understandably. A proactive and team-oriented mindset, fostering a culture of security awareness and collaboration across the organisation.

Candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field. Opportunities to work on cutting-edge blockchain technologies. A stimulating and intellectually challenging work culture. Competitive salary and benefits.

Concordium is a public blockchain platform designed for security, privacy, and scalability. It offers a unique identity layer at protocol level to ensure verified and private user interactions enabled via zero-knowledge proof technology. Enterprises & Developers can leverage Concordium’s fast and affordable transactions, along with its robust programmable money capabilities, to build innovative decentralised applications, while ensuring accountability and compliance as required by new regulatory frameworks.