Cybersecurity Engineer (Security Lead) for P2P Blockchain tutoring platform (equity based)
Core
Hands-on Security Lead responsible for end-to-end security architecture, application security, DevSecOps, and incident response for a global peer-to-peer blockchain tutoring platform.
Role type
Senior IC Security Lead (Infrastructure & AppSec)
Builds
Secure P2P tutoring platform with real-time collaboration, payment flows, and identity verification systems
Domain
Fintech / EdTech / Blockchain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Security architecture design, DevSecOps integration, penetration testing, threat modeling, incident response, API security, identity management, infrastructure hardening, secure coding practices, fraud prevention
Preferred skills
Experience with Django/React ecosystems, cryptocurrency payment integrations, self-hosted infrastructure management, zero-trust architecture implementation
Technologies
Django, React, PostgreSQL, Docker, Hetzner, NOWPayments
Responsibilities
Define and maintain platform security architecture, enforce protections against injection/XSS/CSRF, secure payment and transaction flows, manage identity verification and tutor onboarding security, integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, conduct security audits and penetration testing, lead incident response processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic ownership