Head of Security (Web3)

TL;DR

Head of Security (Web3): Defining and driving Morpho's security strategy across corporate, cloud, and application layers with an accent on scaling the security function and managing counterparty risk. Focus on building a high-performance security team, establishing governance frameworks, and leading incident response for a high-growth DeFi protocol.

Location: Remote (Time zone: -5h GMT to +2h GMT) or Paris/New York

Company

Morpho is a leading Decentralized Finance (DeFi) lending protocol building an open credit network with over $12 billion in deposits.

What you will do

• Own and evolve the security strategy across corporate, cloud, application, and supply-chain security.
• Build and lead the security function, recruiting across security operations and application security.
• Execute hands-on technical work including threat modeling, architecture reviews, and incident command.
• Establish a governance architecture and lead certification efforts for SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
• Develop a counterparty security program for curators and ecosystem partners.
• Act as the primary security voice for internal leadership and external institutional partners.

Requirements

• 10+ years in security, with experience building security functions in crypto, web3, or fintech.
• Deep technical expertise in cloud, CI/CD, supply-chain, identity, and application security.
• Proven track record of owning end-to-end incident response and external communication.
• Experience leading organizations through SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar certifications.
• Strong grasp of the crypto/web3 threat model.
• Must be able to work within the -5h GMT to +2h GMT time zone range.

Nice to have

• Established network and public profile in the crypto-security community.
• Offensive security depth or experience with red/blue teaming.
• Familiarity with institutional regulatory expectations and threat-sharing networks.

Culture & Benefits

• Top-tier compensation and comprehensive health coverage.
• High flexibility with a focus on deep work and growth.
• Periodic team gatherings in Paris.
• Support for continuous learning and professional development.