Head of Blockchain Security @ Fuel Labs

Fuel is a high-performance blockchain operating system that redefines what’s possible on Ethereum. By combining unparalleled throughput with the core principles of decentralisation and security, our platform simplifies the development process for builders worldwide. The Fuel Virtual Machine, with its ground-breaking state minimization and parallel transaction execution capabilities, sets a new standard for Ethereum Rollups, overcoming existing limitations in protocol development.

Since our 2019 launch with Fuel V1, we’ve been focused on enhancing Ethereum’s scalability. Our innovations, like the Fuel Virtual Machine and the Sway programming language, provide developers with a powerful, user-friendly environment.

We’re a passionate, intelligent and empathetic globally dispersed team, united by a love for innovation and a commitment to shaping the future of blockchain technology—one ground-breaking solution at a time.

Who You Are:

• You’re optimistic. You’ve got positive energy and see opportunities where others see problems.

• You’re a lifelong learner. You’re eager to dive deep into emerging technologies, from Ethereum Rollups to decentralised finance, and you thrive on mastering new concepts.

• You’re a team player. You believe in the power of collaboration and are ready to push boundaries with a group of like-minded innovators. You welcome the challenge of stepping out of your comfort zone to achieve something great.

• You’re high agency. You believe in your ability to impact outcomes and take proactive steps to make things happen. Instead of waiting for instructions or letting obstacles deter you, you create solutions and drive projects forward with determination and resourcefulness.

• You’re courageous. In a rapidly changing industry like ours, you’re not afraid to voice your ideas, and challenge the status quo. You have the confidence to tackle difficult problems and the resilience to see them through.

• You steer clear of performative crypto trends. You’re mission-driven, focused on substance and prefer actions that drive real results over following popular narratives.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Head of Blockchain Security to join our team. The successful candidate will define, implement, and drive blockchain network security policies throughout the organization.

The successful candidate will work effectively with vendors, our technology team, auditors, and other critical stakeholders to define policies, manage risks, ensure compliance, and contribute to the company’s IT security practices.

This is a hands-on role that requires previous experience in Web3 and distributed organizations.

The ideal candidate will be critical in driving security plans and practices while collaborating with our CEO, COO, CTO, Head of Product, and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

Own the security of all technologies, protocols, and products developed by Fuel
Develop and enforce comprehensive app-sec policies tailored to Fuel’s needs
Understand the moderation blockchain technology landscape, and the classes of threats it is exposed to
Hiring and building a world-class blockchain security team inside Fuel
Establish policies for managing and securing various credentials and other key technology assets
Identify potential risk vectors and conduct regular risk assessments
Define network crisis plans and lead the organization’s network crisis management if a security incident occurs
Oversee the company’s audit, bug bounty, and attackathon processes and monitor designated security communication channels
Work with leadership to define and manage on-going security budgets, projections and costs, including auditors and bug bounties
Build the proper configuration of vendors, new team members, and existing team members to cover the above and other security needs

Qualifications

Proven experience in a senior security management role
Deep understanding of security protocols, crisis and risk management, cryptography, decentralized networking, and key management solutions
Experience in threat modeling, red/blue team attacks, and driving research findings into actual deployed fixes
Experience with IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, DevSecOps and vendor management
Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, SOC2, GDPR)
Excellent communication and leadership skills

Our Ideal Candidate

Has significant experience in Web3
Can simplify complex concepts into understandable ideas
Is effective at communicating clear goals and strategies, rallying the team, partners, and customers around shared objectives
Is dedicated to mentoring and supporting team development

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