Crypto.com
Head of Custody Security
Crypto.comIreland2 days ago
Full-timeOther, Information Technology +1


Responsibilities

  • Conduct, design, and implement testing of security controls covering identity management, key management, and infrastructure (network and cloud) configurations
  • Support client assurance activities, including responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs)
  • Identify and analyze trends in client inquiries and provide feedback to internal teams to improve documentation and control readiness
  • Perform security due diligence and ongoing monitoring for Web3/blockchain vendors, including assessing their control maturity, reviewing SOC reports and security documentation, and identifying residual risks
  • Facilitate external audit activities, including coordination of walkthroughs, evidence collection, and response tracking
  • Identify and analyze gaps in current and new processes, then develop and track remediation recommendations to completion (e.g., onboarding flow)
  • Develop and maintain understanding of applicable financial regulatory security requirements and ensure alignment of controls
  • Research and share information security best practices, emerging threats, and mitigation strategies with internal teams
  • Evaluate and propose next-generation security tools, automation, and technologies to enhance overall security posture
  • Review blockchain network or protocol upgrades for their potential security impact on the platform


Requirements
  • At least 8 years of relevant experience in security assurance, audit, compliance, or cloud security engineering
  • Demonstrated experience testing and validating security controls across IAM, key management, and network/cloud environments
  • Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles
  • Knowledge of cryptographic key management, HSMs, and KMS systems
  • Solid grasp of cloud and network security architecture and configuration
  • Proven experience supporting SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, or similar external audits and assessments
  • Exposure to major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and infrastructure-as-code
  • Experience in preparing client assurance materials, RFP/RFI/DDQ responses, and evidence documentation
  • Familiarity with blockchain platforms or digital asset custody systems is advantageous
  • Can work independently and under pressure
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, ability to balance security requirements with operational feasibility and business needs


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