About Swirlds Labs:

We are a fast-growing company built around a revolutionary technology — the hashgraph consensus algorithm. Hedera Hashgraph is well-suited to become the world’s first mass-adopted distributed public ledger because it is blazing fast, highly secure, and ensures fairness. We are on a mission to create a trusted and empowered digital future for everyone; a cyberspace where you work, play, buy, sell, create, and engage socially; where you have safety and privacy in your digital communities; where you feel confident when interacting with others; where you own and control your information. Join us and say, “Hello future.”

About The Role:

We are seeking a seasoned Director of Product Security to lead and enhance our Product Security strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity, a deep understanding of software development, and a proactive approach to protecting digital assets. You will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of our products, leading efforts to safeguard against evolving threats.

You may find yourself doing all of the following:

• Developing and implementing comprehensive product security strategies and frameworks
• Leading security risk assessments and managing the response to security incidents
• Collaborating with product and engineering teams to integrate security practices into the development lifecycle
• Staying updated on the latest security threats and trends, adapting strategies accordingly
• Managing and mentoring a team of security professionals
• Overseeing the development and execution of application security training and awareness programs for product and engineering teams
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with external security vendors
• Providing leadership in regulatory compliance efforts related to product security

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development and/or cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of software development processes and methodologies
• Expertise in various security frameworks and compliance regulations
• Proven track record of managing security in a product development environment
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

Other skills that are great to bring with you but that we can help you develop:

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar
• Experience with cloud security, application security, and network security
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices
• Strong familiarity with JAVA, Solidity, Python, etcExperience with in web3