Head of Security

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Base salary ranges between [Salary Range - details missing in provided text]

Description: OpenSea is seeking a Head of Security to champion security across the company, platform, and its millions of users. This role will elevate OpenSea's security investment and expertise, focusing on hands-on execution alongside strategic leadership. You'll own security end-to-end – application, operational, and corporate – with a focus on building a security-first culture and ensuring OpenSea remains a leader in web3 security.

Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years in security, with experience at a crypto company that ships quickly.
• Blockchain Security: Practical knowledge of blockchain security and crypto-specific attack vectors.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Java, Go, PowerShell, Node.js, C#, Python, and Ruby).
• Cloud Expertise: Deep expertise operating in a cloud-hosted environment (AWS preferred).
• Risk Management: Experience developing and implementing large-scale security strategies in a software company.
• Security Governance: Expertise in risk management, incident response, and security governance within the crypto space.
• Communication Skills: Proven ability to communicate effectively with both technical and executive stakeholders.
• Ownership Mentality: High ownership mentality.
• AI Mindset: AI-forward mindset with hands-on experience adopting and integrating AI tools.

Responsibilities

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

Application Instructions

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Company Information

• Company: OpenSea
• Description: OpenSea is the gateway to web3’s next chapter—where NFTs, fungible tokens, and emerging digital assets converge to create open, user-owned economies. As a foundational player in the crypto space, we’re building infrastructure that supports millions of users and sets new standards for how people discover and exchange digital value.
• Values: Remote-first by design, AI-empowered by default, and guided by values that prioritize ownership, trust, and progress.