Chainlink Labs · 1 day ago
Security Assurance Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expChainlink Labs is an industry-standard oracle platform powering decentralized finance (DeFi). As a Security Assurance Specialist, you will assist in implementing key security requirements, build and maintain Security Control Frameworks, and conduct third-party risk reviews while promoting a culture of security across the organization.
BlockchainInternetSoftwareWeb3
Responsibilities
Lead Compliance Programs & Audits
Manage end-to-end compliance initiatives (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001)
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, internal auditors, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful audit outcomes
Drive timely collection, validation, and submission of audit evidence
Design & Automate Controls
Assess current manual controls and partner with Engineering and Security teams to implement automated, technology-driven compliance controls
Build and maintain continuous monitoring dashboards to provide real-time visibility into compliance posture
Collaborate with tooling teams to integrate compliance checks into internal systems
Enablement & Cross-Functional Partnership
Build strong relationships with Engineering, Security, Legal, People, Finance and Product teams with the goal of embedding compliance into daily workflows
Provide guidance to control owners and business units to ensure ownership, accountability, and audit readiness
Continuous Improvement
Benchmark and improve the company’s compliance program against industry best practices (NIST, CIS, CSA, ISO, DORA etc.)
Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and increase the scalability of compliance activities
Stay current with regulatory changes, industry trends, and emerging compliance automation solutions
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5+ years of experience in Security Assurance, Security GRC, or a related compliance/security function
Proven expertise in security risk assessments, security controls testing and automation
Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST)
Experience in implementing, monitoring, and automating security controls aligned with recognized frameworks
Skilled in assessing, tracking, and reporting on control deficiencies, and driving timely remediation
Solid understanding of technology environments including applications, infrastructure and SaaS
Ability to translate compliance requirements into technical control implementations and automated processes
Proficiency in documenting processes, procedures, and system requirements to improve efficiency and assurance outcomes
Comfortable collaborating directly with engineers to embed compliance and assurance into daily workflows
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex requirements and design practical solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from engineers to executives
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadlines
Collaborative and proactive, with a passion for continuous improvement and scaling security assurance processes
Preferred
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer are a strong plus
Blockchain and Web3 knowledge/experience is a plus, along with enthusiasm to engage with emerging technologies
Education or experience in the Information Security field
Certification in any of the following: CISSP, CEH, CRISC, AWS/Azure/CGP security, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Implementer, FAIR etc
Experience in implementing security awareness and training programs for engineering teams
High sense of ownership, urgency, and drive, as well as the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Excellent project management and relationship management skills
Company
Chainlink Labs
Chainlink Labs provides open-source blockchain oracle solutions and specializes in the development and integration of chainlink.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$32M2017-09-20Initial Coin Offering· $32M
2017-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Kemal El Moujahid
Advisor
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