Principal Security Engineer, Security

Circle is a company in the fintech sector leading the charge in the development of the digital economy. They are dedicated to facilitating the seamless transfer of value across the globe in a cost-effective and efficient manner. By leveraging technologies such as USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, Circle empowers businesses and individuals to capitalize on the shifting landscape of digital finance.

What you'll be involved in:

At Circle, transparency and stability underpin every aspect of their operations. The organization is expanding into key global markets, driven by a culture of speed and efficiency. The core values of Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity guide employees in a virtual environment where collaboration and innovation flourish.

What you'll be tasked with:

Circle is seeking a dynamic Principal Security Engineer specialized in Product and Blockchain Security to spearhead the implementation of cutting-edge technical strategies. Collaborating closely with various teams including Engineering, Infrastructure, and IT, you will contribute to fortifying the security posture of cloud operations, software development, and device management.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product management and software engineering departments throughout the software development life cycle to ensure robust security implementations
• Conduct thorough security assessments on web3 and web2 applications using a blend of automated tools and manual intervention; oversee the resolution of identified vulnerabilities
• Propose enhancements to the codebase to mitigate security risks
• Automate security testing through continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines
• Contribute to the formulation of secure coding standards based on real-world insights within Circle's ecosystem
• Research vulnerabilities specific to blockchain technologies and embed this intelligence into security protocols
• Act as a point of escalation for investigating security incidents and alerts
• Handle vulnerability disclosures related to Circle’s products and systems
• Coordinate with external vendors for conducting penetration tests and security-related projects
• Drive ongoing enhancements to the application security program
• Support parallel security initiatives such as threat modeling, vulnerability scanning, and audits

Core Values:

• Multistakeholder: Devotion to customers, shareholders, employees, and local communities
• Mindful: Valuing respect, active listening, and attention to detail
• Driven by Excellence: Fanatical pursuit of excellence, rejecting mediocrity, and fervently pursuing success
• High Integrity: Foster honest and open communication, maintain high ethical standards, and reject dishonesty and manipulation

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles
• 4+ years in a leadership role within cybersecurity
• Strong passion for ensuring software security
• Proficiency in penetration testing and knowledge of common attack methodologies
• Expertise in designing secure software features and automation of security protocols
• Experience with AWS and GCP cloud environments
• Familiarity with blockchain technologies like Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana
• Understanding of public and private key cryptography
• Demonstrated ability to fortify software against common cyber threats
• Self-driven problem solver with a collaborative mindset
• Prior experience within financial services or fintech is desirable
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; equivalent experience considered
• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH are advantageous
• Experience with programming languages such as Solidity, Rust, Go, Python is beneficial
• Familiarity with JSON and blockchain languages
• Comfort in remote work environments and occasional travel readiness

Additional Information:

• Position offers day-one PERM sponsorship for suitable candidates
• Compensation based on relevant factors, starting from $200,000 - $257,500
• Additionally includes annual bonus, equity, medical benefits, 401(k), flexible vacation policy, paid sick leave, and holidays
• Circle is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and nondiscrimination

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