Security Architect - Europe

Security Architect

Location: Remote (Europe) – Global Application Allowed, choose the region closest to you to apply.

Position: Security Architect

Company: ChainGPT

Position Type: Full-Time

Chain

GPT is a dynamic blockchain and AI company that prioritizes innovation, transparency, and meaningful impact. Our culture empowers exceptional, self‑driven individuals to act decisively, leverage advanced AI tools, and consistently deliver value‑driven outcomes. We foster an open, collaborative environment where creative thinking thrives, enabling every team member to take ownership and contribute meaningfully to our ambitious future.

We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to lead the end‑to‑end security strategy and implementation for the blockchain‑based AI platform. This role requires deep expertise across cloud security, blockchain, Kubernetes, AI workloads, and secure software development practices. The Security Architect will be responsible for designing a comprehensive security architecture that spans infrastructure, application, data, and operations – ensuring the platform achieves enterprise‑grade security, compliance, and resilience.

• Architect and implement security frameworks across blockchain platforms, AI workloads, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure
• Define and own the security roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Establish identity and access management (IAM) strategies, including secrets management, VPN/identity solutions, and Zero Trust principles
• Establish trust boundaries and enforce appropriate controls, including workload isolation, access restrictions, and data protection measures
• Design and oversee cloud (AWS) security architecture and enforce least‑privilege access
• Implement Kubernetes security controls, including Pod Security Standards, network segmentation, and workload isolation
• Lead the creation of incident response playbooks, monitoring dashboards, and alerting mechanisms for blockchain, AI, and cloud environments
• Conduct regular security assessments, penetration tests, and threat modeling to validate platform resilience
• Collaborate with blockchain architects, AI engineers, Dev Ops, and business teams to ensure security is embedded across all phases of development and operations
• Stay current with emerging security standards, technologies, and threats in blockchain, AI, and cloud ecosystems

• 10+ years of experience in information security and at least 5+ years in a Security Architect role
• Proven expertise in security architecture design for cloud, blockchain, AI/ML, and distributed systems
• Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including IAM, audit logging, monitoring, and least privilege enforcement
• Deep understanding of blockchain security principles, including validator/node protection, consensus mechanisms, and key management
• Solid understanding of cryptography, PKI, zero‑knowledge proofs, and security best practices
• Extensive experience with Kubernetes and container security, including pod security standards, workload isolation, network segmentation, and admission controls
• Proven ability to secure CI/CD pipelines and the software supply chain, including vulnerability scanning, artifact signing, and code integrity enforcement
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and incident response frameworks such as Prometheus and Grafana
• Experience in securing AI/ML workloads, covering model integrity, data confidentiality, GPU resource isolation, and inference security
• Proficiency with automation and scripting in Python, Go, or Rust to build and integrate security controls

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Security
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CKA/CKS, or Cloud Security Specialty are a strong plus

• Strategic thinker with ability to anticipate threats and design proactive defenses
• Strong leadership skills with ability to mentor engineering teams and enforce best practices
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to align security with business goals
• Hands‑on mindset with the…