Crypto Information Security Specialist

The Crypto Information Security Specialist is responsible for securing blockchain-based systems, digital assets, and cryptographic infrastructure. This role focuses on risk management, security architecture, compliance, and incident response within cryptocurrency, DeFi, and blockchain environments.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in cryptographic protocols, smart contract security, key management, and blockchain threat intelligence while ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001, FATF, MiCA, SEC regulations).

Primary responsibilities (not limited to)

• Design and implement security controls for blockchain networks, smart contracts, and crypto wallets.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for blockchain infrastructure and digital asset transactions.
• Develop and enforce cryptographic key management policies (e.g., HSMs, MPC, cold/hot wallets).
• Monitor and analyze emerging blockchain threats, including 51% attacks, front-running, MEV exploits, and private key compromise.
• Secure API integrations, cross-chain bridges, and DeFi protocols.
• Implement anti-money laundering (AML) and transaction monitoring controls for crypto payments.
• Detect, investigate, and respond to blockchain-related security incidents (e.g., wallet breaches, smart contract exploits, rug pulls).
• Develop playbooks for crypto forensics and fraud investigations.
• Collaborate with SOC teams to monitor blockchain-based threats in SIEM/SOAR platforms.
• Conduct vendor risk assessments for custodial and non-custodial crypto services.

Requirements:

• Blockchain Security: Experience securing Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, or Layer 2 solutions.
• Smart Contracts: Proficiency in Solidity, Rust, Vyper, or Move, with experience in security audits and fuzz testing.
• Cryptography: Strong knowledge of asymmetric encryption, zero-knowledge proofs, digital signatures, and multi-party computation (MPC).
• Key Management: Experience with HSMs, MPC wallets, cold/hot storage solutions.
• Security Tools & Technologies: Familiarity with Fireblocks, SIEM, XDR, and blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs).

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Blockchain Security Professional (CBSP)
• GIAC Blockchain and Smart Contract Security (GSCBP)
• CISSP, CISM, or OSCP (with blockchain focus)

Working days/hours: Monday to Friday, Fully from the office

Location: Chennai & Hyderabad

All Technementals Innovation India Private Limited employees must be eligible to work in India.