Circle · 7 hours ago
Lead Security Engineer, Cloud Security
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $228K/yr
7+ years expCircle is one of the world’s leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets and blockchain infrastructure. As a Lead Cloud Security Engineer, you will safeguard the cloud infrastructure and applications, drive security initiatives, and ensure secure scaling of products in a dynamic fintech landscape.
BankingBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Leading cloud and application security initiatives in collaboration with engineering, product, and infrastructure teams
Integrating security controls and testing into CI/CD pipelines to ensure early detection and prevention of vulnerabilities
Designing and implementing secure authentication, authorization, logging, and monitoring mechanisms
Conducting and coordinating threat modeling, code reviews, and architecture assessments for new and existing systems
Managing vulnerability discovery and remediation workflows using tools like Wiz or equivalent cloud-native platforms
Partnering with third-party vendors to perform penetration tests and security assessments
Investigating escalated security events, triaging incidents, and identifying root causes
Researching emerging threats, particularly in blockchain and cloud-native environments, and adapting practices accordingly
Contributing to security awareness and training initiatives to uplift secure development practices across engineering
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in security engineering, with a focus on cloud and application security
Proven track record leading security projects and influencing security decisions in complex technical environments
Hands-on experience with cloud security platforms (e.g., Wiz, Orca, Prisma Cloud) and public cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP)
Strong understanding of SAST, DAST, IaC scanning, and secure software development lifecycle practices
Familiarity with container and orchestration security (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker)
Experience designing and implementing detection logic, security controls, and automated guardrails
Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Go, JavaScript)
Ability to work cross-functionally, lead initiatives, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience in the fintech, crypto, or blockchain space
Familiarity with cryptographic fundamentals and blockchain-specific threat models
Experience with tools and languages such as Terraform, Rust, Solidity, or Move
Relevant certifications (e.g., CCSP, OSCP, CISSP, CEH)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience
Company
Circle
Circle helps businesses and developers utilize stablecoins for payments and online commerce.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.44BKey Investors
ARK Investment ManagementCoinbaseAlameda Research
2025-11-19Post Ipo Secondary· $17.7M
2025-08-14Post Ipo Secondary· $1.04B
2025-08-14Post Ipo Equity· $260M
Leadership Team
Jeremy Allaire
Co-Founder and CEO
Jeremy Fox Geen
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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