Job Description

Who are we

FalconX is a pioneering team of operators investors and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology FalconX addresses the industrys foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented with limited products and services that support trading strategies structures and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

This role reports to the VP of Security and as the Director of Security you will be responsible for leading our security strategy focusing on either infrastructure or application security based on your expertise. You will bring hands-on experience in security and incident management along with a deep understanding of security architecture detection and monitoring systems. Your role will be critical in maintaining the integrity and safety of our financial systems customer data and business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive security strategies for infrastructure or application security ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to embed security best practices into the development lifecycle.
• Incident Management
• Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures ensuring they are up-to-date and effective.
• Manage and coordinate incident response activities ensuring timely and effective handling of security incidents.
• Work with the team on developing and implementing incident detection and response strategies.
• Conduct regular training and drills for the incident response team and other relevant staff.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices into product development and operational processes.
• Serve as a liaison to communicate emerging risk information to and from the business units.
• Direct the evaluation deployment and management of security technologies and tools.
• Will manage a small team of security engineers in this role
• Foster a culture of continuous learning improvement and innovation within the Security team.
• Stay current with emerging security threats technologies and trends adjusting strategies accordingly.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in security focusing on product or infrastructure security and incident management.
• Strong knowledge of security architecture detection monitoring and incident response.
• Proven track record in leading security initiatives in the FinTech or related industries.
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and architectures.
• Proficient in the latest cybersecurity technologies and tools.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP CISM or CISA are highly desirable.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or a related field. Advanced degrees are a plus.

Onsite Requirements - 3 days a week in our NYC office

The base pay for this role is expected to be between $281000 - $355000for a Directorlevel in the New York City and San Francisco Bay Area. This expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role will also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus equity and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for a successful candidate will be determined based on a number of factors such as location skillset experience qualifications and the level at which the candidate is hired.

IMPORTANT: Recruitment Fraud Alert
FalconX has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and recruiters misrepresenting our brand. To ensure your security please note the following:

• Official Communication: We only communicate through official email addresses ending in @falconx .io . If you receive an email from a public domain (Gmail Yahoo etc.) or a lookalike domain it is not from us.
• Official Channels: We will never conduct interviews via Telegram WhatsApp or Signal. Our process involves video or in-person meetings.
• No Financial Requests: FalconX will never ask you for money equipment fees training deposits or crypto transfers at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Verification: All legitimate FalconX openings are listed on our official careers site: Link to .

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Inclusivity Statement

FalconX is committed to building a diverse inclusive equitable and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements skills or experiences!

As part of our commitment to inclusivity FalconX would like to acknowledge that the EEOC survey has limited potential responses that you can select. For legal reasons FalconX must use this language to align with federal requirements however we want to ensure that you are able to provide a response to our own voluntary survey questions about your identity that best aligns with your most true self.

FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race color religion national origin ancestry ethnicity sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) age physical or mental disability veteran or military status genetic information citizenship or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal state or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconXs People team at if you need assistance with participating in the application process.

Required Experience:

Director

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