Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar experience.
8+ years in security engineering, demonstrating Staff (E6) level experience.
Broad expertise as a security generalist across infrastructure, application, and cryptographic security.
Strong skills in automated security tooling and using AI/ML for improved outcomes.
Proven ability to collaborate with engineering teams to identify design flaws early.
Exceptional communication skills for influencing technical directions.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary security partner for the Walrus team, embedding security into the development lifecycle.
Lead security assessments for new Walrus features and contribute to the Mysten ecosystem.
Promote a 'security-by-design' culture across all phases of development.
Utilize AI-driven tools to streamline security processes and focus on complex challenges.
Provide strategic oversight on broader product and infrastructure security issues.
Work with engineering leadership to align security priorities with development velocity.
Mentor engineers, shaping security standards and best practices throughout the organization.
Benefits
Flexible work environment with options for remote work.
Opportunities for professional development and upskilling.
Collaborative team culture promoting innovation in security practices.
Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
Health, wellness, and work-life balance initiatives.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Act as the primary security partner for the Walrus team, providing deep architectural guidance and embedding security practices throughout the development lifecycle, starting from the design phase.
Lead security assessments for new Walrus features while also contributing to security initiatives across the broader Mysten ecosystem, identifying systemic risks and providing actionable remediation plans for complex architectural challenges.
Drive a "security-by-design" culture, ensuring that security considerations are front-and-center before code is written, within Walrus and the wider Mysten organization.
Leverage AI-driven tools and advanced automation to identify and remediate low-hanging fruit, allowing the team to focus on high-impact, complex security research.
Maintain a generalist security perspective, providing strategic oversight on broader infrastructure and product security issues as they impact Walrus and beyond.
Collaborate with engineering leadership to prioritize security roadmap items, balancing feature velocity with the security posture of the platform.
Mentor senior and junior engineers, setting technical direction for security standards and establishing best practices across the engineering organization.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of industry experience in security engineering, with a proven track record of operating at a Staff (E6) level or equivalent.
Extensive experience as a security generalist, capable of navigating infrastructure, application, and cryptographic security domains.
Strong proficiency in building, deploying, and managing automated security tooling; demonstrated history of using AI/ML or advanced static/dynamic analysis to improve security outcomes at scale.
Deep expertise in collaborating with engineering teams during the design phase to proactively identify and mitigate high-risk design flaws.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence technical direction and lead cross-functional security initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
Technical understanding of decentralized storage, distributed systems, or the Web3 stack (prior experience is a plus, not a requirement).
Experience leading security-focused transformations or implementing security-by-design frameworks in high-growth engineering environments.
Ability to balance tactical, hands-on security work with strategic long-term planning and leadership.
