Fintech-Blockchain Cybersecurity Manager
Location: Latin America, Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time Contractor
Overview
We’re looking for a hands-on security leader who can build, manage, and scale the company’s security and compliance programs. This role is ideal for someone capable of designing enterprise-grade security programs, engineering security tools, and embedding best practices into fast-moving development environments.
Technical Security Engineering
* Lead the design and development of advanced security testing and monitoring platforms, including distributed fuzzing systems and validation frameworks.
* Conduct secure architecture reviews and threat modeling for infrastructure, APIs, smart contracts, and cloud-native services.
* Integrate Secure SDLC practices into CI/CD pipelines, automating vulnerability discovery, testing, and compliance reporting.
* Perform deep-dive analysis of vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigations across web, mobile, and blockchain systems.
* Partner with Engineering and DevOps to ensure secure-by-design implementation in infrastructure-as-code and deployments.
Cloud, Infrastructure & Data Protection
* Oversee cloud security architecture (AWS preferred), including network segmentation, IAM, and continuous monitoring.
* Manage VPNs, multi-region access, and secret management tools (Vault, KMS, etc.).
* Ensure data privacy and protection measures are embedded in all systems and products.
* Lead investigations, containment, and response in the event of security incidents or data breaches.
Compliance, Risk & Governance
* Develop and maintain security compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, and CCPA.
* Prepare and manage internal and external audits and certifications.
* Identify, document, and mitigate enterprise security and compliance risks.
* Establish a privacy-by-design and security-by-default culture in collaboration with legal and product teams.
Communication & Collaboration
* Serve as the main point of contact for all internal and external security and compliance matters.
* Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Operations to align security controls with business needs.
* Deliver clear reporting and recommendations to leadership on security posture, incidents, and ongoing improvements.
Qualifications & Experience
* 7+ years of hands-on experience in security engineering, product security, or infrastructure security roles.
* Proven track record designing and deploying security tools and frameworks at scale.
* Deep understanding of cryptography, secure protocols, and key management systems.
* Expertise in AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, and large-scale distributed systems.
* Strong knowledge of application security frameworks such as OWASP, STRIDE, and TARA.
* Proficiency in one or more system languages (Java, C, C++, Rust, Go) and one scripting language (Python, Shell).
* Experience with blockchain and smart contract security is preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to automate security controls, conduct penetration testing, and perform design reviews.
* Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring engineers and influencing cross-functional teams.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for qualified applicants to contract positions, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. This is a contract opportunity, not a direct employment role.
