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Full-Time

Director of Security Operations

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Ripple

Ripple

1,001-5,000 employees

Blockchain-based financial transaction solutions provider

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$236k - $295kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Category
Cybersecurity
IT Project Management
IT & Security
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience in Information Security and a willingness to commit to 10-12 days a month working in one of our amazing office spaces.
  • Deep understanding of cybersecurity concepts, frameworks, and standard methodologies.
  • Ability to analyze threat landscapes, identify vulnerabilities, and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Knowledge of security tools and technologies like SIEM, SOAR, EDR, API Security and SSE.
  • Proven track record to empower, guide, and develop a security operations team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication to collaborate with various collaborators at all levels.
  • Strong analytical skills to make critical decisions under pressure.
  • Experience in managing security projects, setting goals, and tracking progress.
  • Ability to anticipate evolving security threats and proactively adapt security posture.
Responsibilities
  • In this leadership role, you'll drive the SOC's evolution by streamlining incident response, minimizing false alarms, and strengthening threat detection.
  • Maintain a continuous loop of monitoring and evaluation for security operations, investigations, automation, threat hunting, eDiscovery, legal holds, and forensic technologies.
  • Lead the collaboration with Security and Software Engineering teams to implement robust monitoring and detection for Ripple's product and service portfolio.
  • Forge a collaborative effort with other Ripple leaders to address online cryptocurrency scams plaguing the broader crypto industry.
  • Develop an impactful distributed team of security professionals with skills.

Ripple provides financial services using blockchain technology and cryptocurrency to enhance transaction efficiency. Its platform allows clients, including financial institutions and governments, to conduct real-time settlements, manage liquidity, and access working capital, making transactions faster and more cost-effective. A key feature of Ripple is its ability to support Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), which are secure digital versions of national currencies, exemplified by its partnership with Palau. Unlike traditional financial services, Ripple's solutions are designed to lower costs and improve cash flow for its users. The company's goal is to transform financial transactions by offering scalable and sustainable solutions that meet the needs of modern financial systems.

Company Stage

Later Stage VC

Total Funding

$319.4M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

37%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ripple's partnerships with major banks and financial institutions, such as Santander and Commonwealth Bank of Australia, highlight its strong market position and potential for growth.
  • The company's innovative CBDC platform positions it as a leader in digital currency solutions for governments, offering significant growth opportunities.
  • Ripple's ability to provide real-time settlement and liquidity management can lead to improved cash flow and cost savings for its clients.

What critics are saying

  • Ongoing litigation with the SEC creates regulatory uncertainty and potential financial liabilities for Ripple.
  • The competitive landscape in the fintech and blockchain sectors is intense, with numerous players vying for market share.

What makes Ripple unique

  • Ripple leverages blockchain technology to offer faster, more transparent, and cost-effective financial services, setting it apart from traditional financial institutions.
  • The company's focus on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and partnerships with governments, like Palau, showcases its unique capability in the fintech space.
  • Ripple's enterprise solutions for instant payments, liquidity management, and treasury operations provide comprehensive financial tools that are not commonly found in one platform.

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Healthcare Coverage

Health and Wellness

Family Support

Flexible Vacation

Employee Giving

Learning and Development