Head of Security

Join Ethena Labs as the Head of Security to lead comprehensive security strategies in a remote, full-time role.

Ethena Labs is at the forefront of the next wave of DeFi, dedicated to building products for modern finance.

Ethena is a synthetic dollar protocol built on Ethereum that provides a crypto-native solution for money, USDe, alongside a globally accessible dollar savings asset, sUSDe.

Our core mission is to provide truly crypto-native financial solutions that are globally accessible and bridge the gap between TradFi and the digital asset economy.

## What you'll do

• •Develop and execute a holistic security strategy encompassing cybersecurity, blockchain security, physical security, and operational security.
• •Oversee blockchain and smart contract security, including audits and secure key management.
• •Build and enforce a robust cybersecurity framework, including threat detection systems and secure DevOps practices.
• •Manage physical security operations, including access controls and site audits.
• •Drive compliance and regulatory alignment, achieving milestones such as SOC 2 and ISO 270001.
• •Establish incident response and crisis management plans.
• •Foster a security-first culture through training and workshops.
• •Lead and scale the security team, hiring and mentoring engineers.
• •Implement real-time monitoring and threat intelligence.
• •Manage security budgets and vendor relationships.

## Conditions

• •Join a forward-thinking, crypto-native company.
• •Work alongside a passionate and innovative team.
• •Enjoy a flexible, remote-friendly work environment.
• •Opportunities for growth and learning.

• •10+ years of progressive experience in security leadership roles.
• •Proven track record in developing comprehensive security strategies.
• •Strong leadership skills with experience building high-performing teams.
• •Expertise in incident response, crisis management, and compliance frameworks.
• •Proficiency in secure software development and infrastructure security.
• •Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• •Strategic thinker with adaptability in dynamic environments.
• •Experience in budget and vendor management.
• •Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.