About The Company

OpenSea is the first and largest peer-to-peer marketplace for cryptogoods (like an eBay for crypto assets), which include collectibles, gaming items, and other virtual goods backed by a blockchain. On OpenSea, anyone can buy or sell these items through a smart contract. The OpenSea team has backgrounds from Stanford, Palantir, and Google, and is funded by YCombinator, Founders Fund, Coinbase Ventures, 1Confirmation, and Blockchain Capital.

Job Short Description

• Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute a comprehensive security strategy and roadmap that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Lead and manage the security team, providing guidance, mentorship, and direction to ensure the team's success.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, legal, and other teams to integrate security best practices into the development and deployment of products and services.
• Identify and assess potential security risks and vulnerabilities associated with the company's platform, systems, and infrastructure.
• Design programs and initiatives to mitigate security risks and increase security hardening.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring that security principles are integrated into all aspects of the company's operations.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging threats, and regulatory changes to continuously improve the security program and maintain compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Qualifications
• Proven experience (at least 7-10 years) in information security, cybersecurity, or a related role, preferably with a focus on securing digital assets and managing security programs.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices.
• Experience leading all aspects of a security program for a company with a proven track record of supporting and partnering with developers and non-technical partners.
• Familiarity with NFT technologies, blockchain, or cryptocurrency security best practices strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build and lead a high-performing security team.