Head of Security

Summary

Join Aptos, a people-first blockchain, as the Head of Security for the Aptos Foundation. Lead and develop our digital and physical security efforts, encompassing services like Discord and 1Password, company hardware, operational deployments of core infrastructure, and software development. You will audit, define, and maintain an Information and Security Framework, build a security culture, lead training, and continuously review development processes. Define security goals and objectives, aligning the wider team. This role requires 7+ years of relevant experience and a deep understanding of information security best practices and technologies.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant work experience
• Understanding of best practices within Information Security and risk management including standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST-CSF, CIS-20CSC, and CObIT
• Security technologies and wider business solutions including identity and access management, Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Operation Centre (SOC), remote working, and cloud-first technologies
• Ability to think and plan strategically and systematically while delivering
• Ability to work within a regulatory framework and to articulate its potential as a tool for continuous improvement across the wider organization
• Experience conducting penetration tests and/or managing third-party audit firms

Responsibilities

• Audit, define, develop, and maintain an Information and Security Framework across Aptos in line with relevant legislation, regulation, and industry standards as applicable
• Define, build, and maintain the required culture, plans, policies, procedures, systems, controls, reporting mechanisms, and assurance framework
• Leading training classes for both operational and software development security
• Continuously reviewing our ongoing development processes to be engaged early in the process of software development
• Define security goals and objectives, and align the wider team to them

Benefits

• 100% insurance premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents (US Employees)
• Equipment of your choice
• Flexible vacation time, 11 holidays, and floating company days off
• Competitive Salary
• Protocol Token Grants
• 401k matching (US Employees)
• Fun and inclusive in-person and digital events