Gauntlet · 1 month ago
Director of Security
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $200K/yrGauntlet is a leader in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics, managing significant market risk and ensuring economic safety for decentralized finance protocols. They are seeking a proactive and experienced Director of Security to define and implement security policies, manage risks, and oversee the company's IT security infrastructure.
BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTechSoftware
Responsibilities
Develop and enforce comprehensive security and op-sec policies tailored to the company’s needs and those of individual teams
Establish policies for managing and securing custodial wallets, Aera guardian, and on-chain operations
Implement key management, rotation, and data retention strategies to safeguard company assets
Identify potential risk vectors and conduct regular risk assessments
Lead the organization's crisis management during security incidents
Continuously review and ensure compliance with operational security policies
Oversee internal and external Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) processes
Manage and triage the company’s bug bounty programs and monitor designated security communication channels
Oversee hardware management and provisioning, including devices like laptops using management software
Manage password and access controls, coordinate technological onboarding and offboarding processes, and integrate and remove team members from systems like Slack and JIRA
Handle vendor management to ensure all external service providers meet our security standards
As needed, ensure we adhere to regulatory requirements like SOC2, GDPR, and similar standards
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in a senior security management role
Strong understanding of security protocols, crisis management, and risk management
Experience with IT infrastructure and vendor management
Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOC2, GDPR)
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Preferred
Has leadership experience in data science or software engineering, preferably with knowledge in optimization theory, mechanism design, or computational economics
Possesses a solid mathematical and theoretical background, applicable in practical settings
Can simplify complex concepts into understandable ideas
Is effective at communicating clear goals and strategies, rallying the team, partners, and customers around shared objectives
Is dedicated to mentoring and supporting team development
Prioritizes impact and quality, aiming to make significant contributions to the DeFi landscape
Benefits
Remote first - work from anywhere!
Competitive packages with the added opportunity for incentive based compensation
Regular in-person company retreats and cross-country 'office visit' perk
100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees
Laptop, monitor, keyboard and mouse setup provided
$1,000 WFH stipend upon joining
$100 per month reimbursement for fitness-related expenses
Monthly reimbursement for home internet, phone, and cellular data
Unlimited vacation policy
100% paid parental leave of 12 weeks
Fertility benefits
Company
Gauntlet
Gauntlet is a fintech company that develops solutions for risk management and simplifies tasks in cryptocurrency businesses.
Founded in 2018
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (6)
2024 (1)
2023 (5)
2022 (1)
2021 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$44.79MKey Investors
Uniswap FoundationRibbit CapitalPolychain
2023-04-11Grant
2022-03-14Series B· $23.8M
2021-06-04Series A· $13.63M
Leadership Team
Tarun Chitra
Founder, CEO
John Morrow
Co-founder and COO
Recent News
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