Wallet Security Engineer / Custody Security Lead


Hong Kong
Permanent
Negotiable
Financial Technology
PR/551736_1751851675
Wallet Security Engineer / Custody Security Lead

Exciting Opportunity: Wallet Security Engineer / Custody Security Lead

Join Our Client's Team in Hong Kong

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in the ever-evolving world of fintech and digital assets? Our client is seeking a talented Wallet Security Engineer / Custody Security Lead to safeguard their digital assets and drive innovative solutions. If you're passionate about blockchain technology, cybersecurity, and building robust wallet infrastructure, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

  • Wallet Architecture and Security: Design and maintain secure wallet systems, including hot and cold wallets. Implement advanced cryptographic protocols such as multisignature, TSS, and HSMs to ensure optimal security.
  • Custodial System Design: Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance custodial and non-custodial systems, enforce RBAC, and implement secure key provisioning and backup mechanisms.
  • Risk Management & Threat Modeling: Identify wallet-related attack vectors, conduct threat modeling, and participate in penetration tests to improve system resilience.
  • Incident Response: Lead the response to wallet-related incidents, perform root cause analysis, and develop playbooks for rapid action.
  • Monitoring and Automation: Deploy tools for continuous wallet activity monitoring and automate key processes like key rotation and anomaly detection.
  • Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of cryptographic primitives (ECDSA, Schnorr, etc.), blockchain platforms (Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana), and programming languages such as Go, Rust, or Python.

Why Apply?

Be a key player in ensuring the security and reliability of innovative blockchain and wallet solutions, while contributing to the future of financial technology. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and forward-thinking team!

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