The Aptos Foundation is hiring a Security Lead, Web3 to own and evolve our security function. You will define our security posture, implement critical tooling, and serve as the key bridge between technical development and ecosystem integrity in a decentralized environment.
What You'll Do
- Own and lead the security function at the Aptos Foundation, including endpoint, infrastructure, and data protection strategy.
- Provide hands-on technical insight into smart contract updates, protocol-level debugging, and developer support as needed.
- Serve as a thoughtful, rigorous security voice in the broader Web3 ecosystem to uphold strong internal practices.
- Evaluate and implement security tools and services such as device management and threat detection.
- Lead incident response planning and execution, including endpoint compromise or phishing mitigation across a globally distributed team.
- Partner with Labs teams where relevant, ensuring clear coordination without compromising Foundation autonomy.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years in security roles, ideally with hands-on engineering experience.
- Prior experience working in or around Web3/crypto environments – you understand the risks and the code.
- Familiarity with endpoint protection, secure cloud configurations, and decentralized tech stacks.
- Able to roll up sleeves and debug protocol- or application-level issues.
- Low-ego, high-rigor approach — comfortable operating without excessive hierarchy or titles.
- Strong judgment in distinguishing operational security needs from abstract compliance requirements.
- Ability to grow and lead a small security team over time.
Nice to Have
- Experience scaling security functions in a high-growth or startup environment.
- Experience with contract debugging or collaborating with protocol engineers.
- Knowledge of relevant legal/regulatory considerations in crypto security.
Technical Stack
- Sentinel One
- Rippling
- Decentralized tech stacks
Team & Environment
You will grow and lead a small security team over time. The structure involves partnering with Aptos Labs security stakeholders while maintaining Foundation autonomy.
Work Mode
This role is open to a globally distributed team. We thrive in a dynamic, high-autonomy environment focused on building the system, not just maintaining one.
