Security Architect - Middle East

ChainGPT • Lebanon, PA

6d • Remote

About The Position

ChainGPT 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. Role Overview The Role: 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 ability to design, implement, and validate security controls.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CKA/CKS, or Cloud Security Specialty are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• 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, DevOps, 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.

Benefits

• Work alongside the ChainGPT core team on high-impact AI and Web3 products across our ecosystem.
• Remote-first setup with flexible hours, focused on outcomes, trust, and ownership.
• Competitive compensation, with performance-based upside where applicable to the role.
• Fast-moving environment with direct collaboration across all team members, including senior management, and clear accountability with no micromanagement.
• The support to do your best work, including the tools you need, structured onboarding, and clear room to grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level