Head of Custody Security
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Full time
Hybrid
Compensation is not specified
Role
Security Engineer
Description
Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and manage testing of security controls for identity management, key management, and network/cloud infrastructure.
- Assist with client assurance tasks such as handling RFPs, RFIs, and DDQs.
- Analyze customer inquiries, provide insights to internal teams for enhancing documentation and control readiness.
- Conduct security assessments and continual monitoring of web3/blockchain vendors to evaluate control maturity and identify risks.
- Coordinate external audit procedures including walkthroughs, evidence gathering, and response oversight.
- Identify process gaps, develop remediation plans, and monitor progress to address deficiencies.
- Stay informed on financial regulatory security requirements to ensure compliance of controls.
- Share security best practices, emerging threats, and mitigation techniques with internal stakeholders.
- Assess and recommend advanced security tools, automation, and technologies to improve overall security posture.
- Evaluate potential security implications of blockchain network or protocol upgrades on the platform.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years experience in security assurance, audit, compliance, or cloud security engineering.
- Proficiency in testing security controls across IAM, key management, and network/cloud environments.
- Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles.
- Familiarity with cryptographic key management, HSMs, and KMS systems.
- Good knowledge of cloud and network security architecture and configurations.
- Experience supporting external audits like SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, or equivalent assessments.
- Exposure to major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and infrastructure-as-code.
- Ability to create client assurance materials, respond to RFP/RFI/DDQ, and maintain evidence documentation.
- Knowledge of blockchain platforms or digital asset custody systems is a plus.
- Capable of working independently and handling pressure effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Practical and solution-focused approach, able to balance security needs with operational feasibility and business requirements.
Skills Required

Сrypto.com
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