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Head of Security

OpenSea
United States
Full time
$270,000 - $350,000 per year
Remote

Overview

Department

IT

Job type

Full time

Compensation

$270,000 - $350,000 per year

Location

United States, North America

Company size

Mature [ 50+ employess ]

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OpenSea seeks a Head of Security to lead all aspects of security, from threat detection to establishing robust risk management. This role requires hands-on execution and high-level strategy setting.

Requirements

  • 10+ years in security, with experience at a crypto company that ships quickly
  • Practical knowledge of blockchain security and crypto-specific attack vectors
  • Proficient in one or more programming languages, such as Java, Go, PowerShell, Node.js, C#, Python, and Ruby
  • Deep expertise operating in a cloud-hosted environment (AWS preferred)
  • Experience developing and implementing large-scale security strategies in a software company
  • Expertise in risk management, incident response, and security governance within the crypto space
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with both technical and executive stakeholders
  • Passion for improving crypto security combined with a methodical approach to solving complex security challenges
  • High ownership mentality
  • AI-forward mindset with hands-on experience adopting and integrating AI tools

    • Responsibilities

  • Take hands-on ownership of all aspects of security at OpenSea including threat detection/response, infra, application & organizational security
  • Establish robust risk management processes, conducting regular assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies
  • Lead incident response and crisis management efforts, ensuring the organization can respond effectively to security threats
  • Foster a security-first culture through awareness programs and by engaging with stakeholders across all functions
  • Oversee security compliance initiatives and align with relevant industry standards while enabling our startup agility
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure security initiatives support OpenSea's business goals

    • Benefits

  • 🏥 Health Benefits: We cover 100% Dental/Vision/Medical for employees and 80% for dependents
  • 🌴 Flexible Time Off Policy: Our flexible time off policy is aimed at letting our employees take as much time off as they'd like to refresh so long as it doesn't interfere with their ability to meet their goals and contribute effectively to company velocity
  • 👶 Parental Leave: 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Bonding & up to 8 additional weeks for the birthing parent
  • 💛 Mental Health: We offer access to Spring Health, covering 8 therapy & 8 coaching sessions per year
  • 📅 11 Company Holidays
  • 🏦 Fidelity 401K Plan
  • 📱 Internet/Mobile Reimbursement Plan
  • 🧘 Reimbursement or Monthly Snack Delivery
  • ✈ Company & Team retreats to get together for fun and collaboration
  • ☕ Team Member Co-Working and Gathering Expense
  • 🖥 MacBook Pro & WFH Stipend to make sure you are set up for success
  • 🌯 Weekly $50 Uber Eats credit
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