Head of Security
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Engineering
Remote
Full Time
Head
$220K – $290K
We're searching for a Head of Security to work on a high profile blockchain.
Your role
- Develop and execute a comprehensive security strategy to safeguard systems and infrastructure.
- Drive ecosystem-wide security awareness through best practice initiatives.
- Enhance the organisation’s threat detection capabilities.
- Coordinate external security audits and manage relationships with trusted vendors.
- Conduct internal security assessments, risk audits, and vulnerability testing.
- Monitor emerging threats and vulnerabilities across both decentralised and traditional tech landscapes.
- Establish and maintain internal security policies.
Your experience
- A cybersecurity expert with a deep understanding of the current threat landscape
- Well-versed in adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures, as well as indicators of compromise and malware trends.
- Proficient in a range of attack vectors, including social engineering, network and application-layer exploits, cloud infrastructure threats, and more.
- Passionate about the security of decentralised technologies and committed to advancing security standards in the Web3 space.
- Experienced with the Ethereum Virtual Machine and how smart contracts and decentralised applications are developed.
- Both action-oriented and methodical - able to operate at a fast pace while maintaining rigorous standards.
- Comfortable taking ownership and being accountable for major organisational outcomes.
Compensation
- Competitive salary with equity options
- Comprehensive healthcare, fully covered for employees
- Generous PTO and parental leave
- Company-wide holidays and flexible work environment
- Support for learning, growth, and professional development
Company
Cantina is a web3 security marketplace created to connect blockchain projects with top-tier independent security researchers. It was launched to make blockchain security services like smart contract audits, bug bounties, and penetration testing more accessible and transparent. By offering a platform where teams can find and collaborate with vetted experts, Cantina helps improve the security posture of decentralized applications and protocols.
The platform offers two main ways to engage with researchers. In Cantina Managed, the Cantina team matches clients with a high-quality auditing group based on the project’s needs. In Cantina Guilds, clients can browse and choose specific teams or individuals they want to work with. Cantina also features crowdsourced competitions, where large groups of researchers hunt for bugs within a limited time window, creating fast and cost-effective security reviews.
Cantina provides a streamlined experience for both clients and researchers. For clients, it means faster access to audits, flexible pricing, and simplified project coordination. For researchers, Cantina offers legal protection, stable payments, and the chance to build a public reputation in the ecosystem. By lowering barriers and raising standards, Cantina is helping shape a more secure future for the web3 space.