DeFi Security Engineer - HFT Market Making Firm - London

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7 months ago
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Our client is a leading Crypto Market Making firm in Algorithmic and Systematic Trading. They are currently seeking a DeFi Security Engineer for their London office. This role focuses on supporting the security of their Crypto trading infrastructure and OTC platform


Responsibilities:


  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, threat modeling, and penetration testing across infrastructure, smart contracts, and OTC-specific components
  • Lead system hardening, network segmentation, identity management, and rapid incident response for DeFi and OTC environments
  • Investigate security incidents and perform forensic analysis, particularly for OTC-related exploits like private key leaks or settlement disputes
  • Design and implement security controls for Linux-based trading systems, DeFi protocols, and OTC platforms handling large-scale, private crypto trades
  • Collaborate with developers to embed security best practices in code, CI/CD pipelines, containerized environments, and OTC deal workflows


Requirements:


  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other related disciplines
  • Over 5 years of experience in security engineering
  • Strong understanding of network security, firewall and VPNs
  • Experience in scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, or Ansible
  • Knowledge of crypto-specific attack surfaces exchange API security, private key management, and wallet infrastructure
  • Fluent in English


To Apply:


If you are interested in this role, please send us your CV or call us on +852 3619 9860 for a confidential chat

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