Head of Security

Job Overview

OpenSea is the gateway to web3’s next chapter—where NFTs, fungible tokens, and emerging digital assets converge to create open, user-owned economies. As a foundational player in the crypto space, we’re building infrastructure that supports millions of users and sets new standards for how people discover and exchange digital value.

Key Responsibilities

• Take hands-on ownership of all aspects of security at OpenSea including threat detection/response, infra, application & organizational security
• Establish robust risk management processes, conducting regular assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies
• Lead incident response and crisis management efforts, ensuring the organization can respond effectively to security threats
• Foster a security-first culture through awareness programs and by engaging with stakeholders across all functions
• Oversee security compliance initiatives and align with relevant industry standards while enabling our startup agility

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years in security, with experience at a crypto company that ships quickly
• Practical knowledge of blockchain security and crypto-specific attack vectors
• Deep expertise operating in a cloud-hosted environment (AWS preferred)
• Experience developing and implementing large-scale security strategies in a software company
• Expertise in risk management, incident response, and security governance within the crypto space

About OpenSea

OpenSea is a remote-first company that prioritizes ownership, trust, and progress. The team is small but mighty, fast-moving, and deeply committed to shipping meaningful work.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: We cover 100% Dental/Vision/Medical for employees and 90% for dependents
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Parental Leave: 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Bonding & up to 8 additional weeks for the birthing parent
• Mental Health: Access to Spring Health, covering 8 therapy & 8 coaching sessions per year
• 11 Company Holidays
• Fidelity 401K Plan
• Internet/Mobile Reimbursement Plan