Lead Security Architect

A quick run-down of the job

We're looking for a Lead Security Architect to own and elevate security across the entire company. This is a hands-on, senior leadership role responsible for defining our security strategy, strengthening security practices, and driving solutions across our infrastructure, applications, and internal systems.

This role is responsible for security across the company, with a particular focus on application security, compliance, and emerging Web3 and AI-related security risks. You'll set the direction for how our teams build securely, strengthen the security posture of our products, identify vulnerabilities, and introduce scalable security processes and tooling.

We're looking for someone who can quickly understand our systems, identify risks, and drive action - not just produce reports. You'll also coordinate external audits and build security awareness across the company. You'll work closely with engineering, AI, automation, and operations teams, and collaborate with our existing security architect to strengthen security practices across the company.

🌍 Location

Remote within EMEA

Applications from outside this region will not be considered

What you’ll do

Own and strengthen company-wide security and compliance

Lead security efforts across infrastructure, applications, internal systems, and employee devices

Identify risks and vulnerabilities across the organisation and ensure they are addressed

Establish scalable security processes and best practices across teams

Own the organisation's compliance posture - define target frameworks, drive progress against them, and ensure requirements are reflected in day-to-day operations

Coordinate audits and external security work

Own relationships with external security firms and auditors

Lead the organisation through compliance framework certifications end-to-end

Plan and run security reviews and external audits, ensuring findings are tracked and resolved

Act as the internal authority on external security requirements and regulatory expectations

Build security awareness across the company

Define and own the company's security awareness and training programme

Set standards for access management, device security, and operational security hygiene

Drive application security

Define and own the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (Secure SDLC) across the engineering organisation

Work closely with engineering teams to ensure secure design and implementation of products — getting into the detail where needed

Personally review tools, frameworks, and architectures for security risks and ensure findings drive action

Set the standard for how developers integrate security practices into the development lifecycle

Own Web3 security

Bring a solid understanding of Web3-specific security risks — smart contract vulnerabilities, protocol exploits, wallet and key management, and on-chain threat vectors

Apply experience from working in a Web3 environment to identify risks relevant to our infrastructure and products

Work directly with engineering teams to ensure Web3 security considerations are embedded in how we build and ship

Stay current on the evolving Web3 threat landscape and ensure the organisation is positioned ahead of emerging risks

Own AI Security

Identify and mitigate security risks related to AI-driven tooling, agents, and automation

Stay ahead of emerging threats introduced by AI integration across our stack

Implement security tooling and automation

Own the security tooling strategy — defining requirements, evaluating solutions, and driving implementation

Establish monitoring standards, incident response processes, and security workflows

Ensure security is consistently embedded in engineering pipelines and tooling

What makes a Good Candidate

We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking, strong judgment, and the technical credibility to lead across engineering and leadership

Experience

Proven experience owning or leading a security function — not just executing within one

Background in security engineering or architecture — you understand how systems are built and where they break

Experience building or maturing security programmes in fast-moving engineering organisations

Experience in a Web3 or payments fintech environment

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

Solid knowledge of key compliance frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, DORA, MiCA, the EU AI Act, NIS2, and related standards

Experience guiding organisations through certification and audit processes end-to-end — not just familiarity with the frameworks, but having done the work

Able to translate regulatory and compliance requirements into practical internal programmes and controls

Comfortable owning the GRC function and reporting on compliance posture to leadership

Technical knowledge

Strong understanding of modern application security practices

Experience with security reviews, threat modelling, and vulnerability management

Familiarity with cloud infrastructure security and developer tooling

Understanding of AI security risks and emerging attack vectors is a strong plus

Experience managing or mentoring security teams is a plus

Mindset

Strategic thinker who can translate risk into priorities and communicate them clearly to leadership

Comfortable operating with autonomy in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment

Able to influence without authority across engineering and leadership

Proactive by default - you identify problems before they're escalated to you

Comfortable getting into the detail when the situation calls for it

Company culture

Embracing the differences

Embrace your own differences

Respect and welcome the unique qualities of others

See others’ differences as an opportunity to grow

Own it, do it

Own tasks end-to-end

Hold yourself to a high bar for execution

Make bold decisions, and be accountable

Understand your limitations and seek for help

Fail forward

Try - don’t be afraid to fail

Learn - don’t make the same mistake twice

Adapt - grow with the experience

Have fun together

Take the time to get to know and understand each other better

Don’t take yourself too seriously and keep it light-hearted

Fun should be coming from a place of love and respect

What you’ll get

Annual team offsites (Thailand in 2023 and Vietnam in 2024 were a blast, Marrakech in March 2025 was blast-ier; let’s see what happens in 2026!)

30 days of PTO

Flexible remote days

Flexible working hours

Equity participation from day 1

Entitlement to work computer (choice of equipment)

An annual 1,000€ personal development budget once you have worked 6+ months (pro-rated the first year)

A one-time 1,000€ remote budget to use on coworking, office setup, etc.

If you join us as an independent contractor, you’re only entitled to the first five benefits of this list.

This role is engaged via employer of record (EOR) or independent contractor arrangement.

Application process

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LI.FI is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Join us in our dedication to fostering a workplace that values and respects each team member's unique contributions.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo a comprehensive interview process, including a people operations interview, a take-home assignment, a meet-the-team & founder interview, and a reference check.

For more information, visit our page detailing our hiring process!