Jobs

THE WORK:

Through our blockchain technology and rapidly growing network of financial institutions, Ripple is improving the global financial system and increasing economic inclusion for more people in more places worldwide. Ripple is looking for passionate Information Security professionals to build an extraordinary Information Security program. As part of the Information Security team, you will help us achieve this mission by actively working to protect our staff, company, and the larger crypto communities we engage with.

In this role, you will be a technical InfoSec leader, ensuring the security of Ripple’s product line and mentoring other InfoSec engineers. Product Security Engineers provide detailed threat models for all products and services and ensure the required detection and prevention controls meet the most exacting standards. The role demands proficiency in security architecture, design principles, metrics tracking, and the strategic integration of security practices throughout the Product Development Life Cycle. Additionally, familiarity with custody platforms in the blockchain ecosystem is a valuable asset. This position will report to our Director of Product Security and regularly collaborate with the technical leaders across our InfoSec, engineering, XRPL, and BizOps teams.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Be a security advocate and subject matter expert within the organization and be able to communicate security risks and concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Spearhead the development and implementation of threat modeling to identify and assess potential security threats on complex applications, involving multitude of components, dependencies, and functionalities.
• Lead initiatives with engineering teams to optimize threat models and mitigate risks.
• Relentlessly champion security outcomes on behalf of our customers
• Work with other engineering leaders to embed security into day-to-day development processes
• Help proactively assess security risk through product deep dives, threat modeling, design, architecture, and implementation reviews.
• Review and enhance existing security processes related to product assessments, pen testing, and bug bounty findings.
• Conduct targeted security training sessions for development teams, fostering awareness of security concerns and cultivating a security-conscious culture.
• Designing innovative solutions for product security challenges at the organization’s scale.
• Develop and implement metrics tracking mechanisms to measure the effectiveness of security measures, providing actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and architecture teams to design and implement resilient security architectures for blockchain, offering guidance on secure coding practices and design principles unique to distributed ledger technologies.
• Seek opportunities for security tooling and automation.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• 8 years of experience hands-on experience in product security or application security
• Experience with the application of threat modeling and other risk identification techniques
• Profound knowledge of security architecture and secure design principles.
• Strong understanding of the OWASP top 10, including details of common vulnerabilities
• Experience with authentication and authorization standards, including OAuth and SAML, and their weaknesses.
• Detailed knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing and the development of exploits
• Experience with Cloud Technology, preferably Amazon Web Services.
• Advanced-level coding skills (C++ and Java are a plus)
• Showcase a profound understanding of cryptographic principles and implement robust cryptographic protocols within blockchain architectures to safeguard sensitive information and digital assets effectively.
• Results-oriented, values collaboration, self-motivation.
• Someone willing to adapt to change in a fast-moving environment
• Inclusive leadership and teamwork skills, especially in global cross-functional and remote teams.
• Results-oriented, values collaboration, self-motivated
• Above all, a team player who can handle challenging situations, a rapidly maturing security culture, and an eagerness to mentor less experienced engineers
• Any relevant certifications, e.g., CSSLP, CISSP, AWS-SAA