Blockchain Security Operations Vice President in London

Embrace the challenge of securing institutional blockchain infrastructure at scale, driving operational excellence across on-chain monitoring operations, and implementing cutting-edge detection capabilities for smart contract and digital asset security. As a Blockchain Security Operations Vice President in Cybersecurity & Tech Controls, you will contribute significantly to safeguarding the organization's digital assets and infrastructure by proactively detecting, assessing, and responding to threats, vulnerabilities, and security incidents. You will regularly collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop a coordinated approach to security, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of sensitive data and systems. You will apply advanced analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills to enable operational excellence and implement innovative solutions to address complex security challenges. By staying current with industry best practices, policies, and procedures, you will contribute to maintaining a secure digital environment and driving continuous improvement in the firm.

Job responsibilities

• Execute and influence the design of comprehensive security strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance threat detection capabilities and protect the organization's digital assets, smart contracts, and blockchain infrastructure from cybersecurity threats.
• Proactively monitor and analyze complex on-chain and off-chain data and systems to identify indicators of vulnerabilities and compromises, utilizing advanced tools and techniques to detect anomalies and contribute to the development of strategies for security investigation, threat mitigation, and incident response.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a coordinated approach to blockchain and enterprise security, sharing insights, and promoting best practices across the organization.
• Evaluate and enhance the organization's security posture by staying current with industry trends, emerging on-chain threats, and regulatory requirements, driving innovation and process improvements.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related disciplines.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, with a focus on threat detection, incident response, and security infrastructure management.
• Demonstrated expertise in multiple security domains, including network security, malware analysis, threat hunting, and security architecture and design, with proficiency in using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools and advanced analytics techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of network and infrastructure configuration/security, including experience in designing and implementing security solutions for on-prem, cloud, or hybrid environments.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Familiarity with broader blockchain security concepts such as consensus mechanisms, smart contract vulnerability classes, and multi-chain monitoring approaches is a plus.