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What you’ll be responsible for:

In this role, you will design and execute a robust blockchain security assessment program. You will also lead security risk assessments of blockchains, and provide security expertise and risk mitigation recommendations to various enterprise teams.

What you'll work on:

• Leverage your technical understanding of various blockchains such as Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana etc to conduct blockchain security assessments
• Evaluate threat intelligence related to various blockchains and provide an impact assessment
• Engage with blockchain engineering teams and provide security recommendations
• Design and enhance Circle’s blockchain assessment program
• Perform security assessments of a defined portfolio of Circle’s third parties and provide and track risk mitigation measures
• Mentor and coach junior team members
• Provide metrics and reporting

You will aspire to our four core values:

• Multistakeholder - you have dedication and commitment to our customers, shareholders, employees and families and local communities.
• Mindful - you seek to be respectful, an active listener and to pay attention to detail.
• Driven by Excellence - you are driven by our mission and our passion for customer success which means you relentlessly pursue excellence, that you do not tolerate mediocrity and you work intensely to achieve your goals.
• High Integrity - you seek open and honest communication, and you hold yourself to very high moral and ethical standards. You reject manipulation, dishonesty and intolerance.

What you’ll bring to Circle:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity or related field
• A technical understanding of a variety of blockchains - Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana are examples
• An ability to understand source code - e.g. Python, Rust
• 2+ years of working in blockchain security
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, technology, or engineering
• Expertise communicating security risk to both technical and non technical teams
• Ability to take a deep dive into technical controls to determine control effectiveness
• Experience working in financial services or other highly regulated industry
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and adapt to ambiguity
• Creative problem-solver; can recommend and implement changes to improve pre-established processes and procedures
• Certifications such as CISSP, CTPRP, CISA, CISM, or similar will receive favorable consideration but are not required.

Additional Information:

• This position is eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates.

Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.

Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.

Base Pay Range: $130,000-$170,000

Annual Bonus Target: 15%

Also Included: Equity & Benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)). Circle has a discretionary vacation policy. We also provide 10 days of paid sick leave per year and 11 paid holidays per year in the U.S.