Stellar Labs, Inc

Director, Ecosystem Product Security

New York · Director

Sponsorship not specified$225k-$335kDetected 107 days ago

CybersecurityIncident ResponseLeadershipCommunication

About the role

Interested in working on cutting-edge blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system?
This role is focused on raising the practical security baseline across a decentralized financial ecosystem that includes wallets, infrastructure providers, custodians, issuers, validators, and other critical participants.
Success means reducing real-world security risk and financial loss through clear standards, effective coordination, and practical improvements that are adopted in production.

Define and lead the Foundation's security strategy across both the Stellar ecosystem and Foundation-owned systems
Publish actionable guidance, reference patterns, and security expectations that drive real adoption across the ecosystem
Build coordination mechanisms for shared risks, incident response, and cross-ecosystem security improvement
Own security outcomes for Foundation-developed software, Foundation-operated infrastructure, and treasury / custody-related responsibilities
Partner with Engineering, Finance, Legal, IT, and Corporate Security to drive implementation of security controls and secure operating practices
Lead secure development efforts across architecture, threat modeling, vulnerability management, bug bounty programs, and product incident response
Build and lead a high-performing security team, while translating strategy into execution plans and measurable outcomes
The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization focused on working with and supporting change-makers to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology.
SDF also develops resources and tooling on the Stellar network to help unlock real world utility.

10+ years of experience in security, including significant experience in senior leadership roles
5+ years leading security programs, teams, or functions with meaningful scope
A track record of owning security outcomes for complex, high-consequence systems in production
Deep experience in product and application security, with hands-on judgment in real-world environments
Experience driving security improvements across multiple teams, organizations, or ecosystem participants, including in environments where you do not have direct authority

We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $225,000 - $335,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependents
Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break
Generous paid parental leave for all parents, plus paid pregnancy disability leave for birthing parents
Gym reimbursement ($80 per month)
Short & Long term disability
Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts
Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution
Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution
Family building benefits through Kindbody
Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace)
As a nonprofit foundation, SDF puts the health of the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem and its mission above all else.

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