ChainGPT is hiring a Security Architect to lead the end-to-end security strategy and implementation for our blockchain-based AI platform. You will design a comprehensive security architecture spanning infrastructure, application, data, and operations to ensure enterprise-grade security, compliance, and resilience.
What You'll Do
- Architect and implement security frameworks across blockchain platforms, AI workloads, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure.
- Define and own the security roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Establish identity and access management (IAM) strategies, including secrets management, VPN/identity solutions, and Zero Trust principles.
- Establish trust boundaries and enforce appropriate controls, including workload isolation, access restrictions, and data protection measures.
- Design and oversee cloud (AWS) security architecture and enforce least-privilege access.
- Implement Kubernetes security controls, including Pod Security Standards, network segmentation, and workload isolation.
- Lead the creation of incident response playbooks, monitoring dashboards, and alerting mechanisms for blockchain, AI, and cloud environments.
- Conduct regular security assessments, penetration tests, and threat modeling to validate platform resilience.
- Collaborate with blockchain architects, AI engineers, DevOps, and business teams to ensure security is embedded across all phases of development and operations.
- Stay current with emerging security standards, technologies, and threats in blockchain, AI, and cloud ecosystems.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in information security.
- 5+ years in a Security Architect role.
- Proven expertise in security architecture design for cloud, blockchain, AI/ML, and distributed systems.
- Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including IAM, audit logging, monitoring, and least privilege enforcement.
- Deep understanding of blockchain security principles, including validator/node protection, consensus mechanisms, and key management.
- Solid understanding of cryptography, PKI, zero-knowledge proofs, and security best practices.
- Extensive experience with Kubernetes and container security, including pod security standards, workload isolation, network segmentation, and admission controls.
- Proven ability to secure CI/CD pipelines and the software supply chain, including vulnerability scanning, artifact signing, and code integrity enforcement.
- Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and incident response frameworks such as Prometheus and Grafana.
- Experience in securing AI/ML workloads, covering model integrity, data confidentiality, GPU resource isolation, and inference security.
- Proficiency with automation and scripting in Python, Go, or Rust to build and integrate security controls.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Security.
Nice to Have
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CKA/CKS, or Cloud Security Specialty are a strong plus.
Technical Stack
- AWS, Azure, GCP
- Kubernetes
- Prometheus, Grafana
- Python, Go, Rust
Team & Environment
You will collaborate with blockchain architects, AI engineers, DevOps, and business teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Work alongside the ChainGPT core team on high-impact AI and Web3 products.
- Remote-first setup with flexible hours, focused on outcomes, trust, and ownership.
- Competitive compensation, with performance-based upside where applicable.
- Fast-moving environment with direct collaboration across all team members, including senior management, and clear accountability with no micromanagement.
- The support to do your best work, including the tools you need, structured onboarding, and clear room to grow.
Work Mode
This is a global, remote-first position open to candidates in the Middle East and globally.
ChainGPT is an equal opportunity employer.
