Head of Security

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October 17

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Ethena Labs

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Finance • Fintech • Web 3

Ethena Labs is a company focused on creating synthetic financial products, such as a Synthetic Dollar with Internet Native Yield (sUSDe). Ethena Labs aims to provide innovative financial solutions with transparency, leveraging blockchain technology. It is backed by a robust community and operates within a decentralized financial ecosystem.

2 - 10 employees

💸 Finance

💳 Fintech

🌐 Web 3

📋 Description

• Lead and own the comprehensive security strategy for Ethena. • Functionally accountable for all aspects of security, including cybersecurity, blockchain security, physical security, and operational security. • Build a security-first culture in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. • Collaborate closely with Product Engineering, DeFi Engineering, Security Engineering, DevOps, and non-engineering teams. • Drive compliance, incident response, and proactive threat mitigation. • Safeguard users' funds and maintain regulatory alignment.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in security leadership roles, with demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity, physical security, and risk management, preferably in fintech, crypto, or high-tech environments. • Proven track record in developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies, including blockchain/DeFi security (e.g., smart contract auditing, cryptographic protocols) and physical protections (e.g., executive security, facility assessments). • Strong leadership skills with experience building and mentoring high-performing teams, including oversight of engineers and coordination with cross-functional stakeholders. • Expertise in incident response, crisis management, threat intelligence, and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, AML/KYC); experience achieving certifications is highly desirable. • Proficiency in secure software development, infrastructure security (e.g., cloud, Kubernetes, AWS), and tools for monitoring, automation, and vulnerability mitigation. • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to convey complex security concepts to technical teams, executives, regulators, and non-technical stakeholders. • Strategic thinker with adaptability in dynamic environments, strong problem-solving, and a proactive approach to risk management. • Experience in budget and vendor management for security operations. • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar are a plus. • Familiarity with DeFi-specific risks and technologies is highly desirable.

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment with opportunities for growth and learning.