Hypersphere Ventures

Head of Cyber Security

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Hypersphere Atlas is a multi-strategy fund combining crypto-native alpha with professional risk management. The core thesis is the crypto market will outperform all asset classes this decade.


Hypersphere Atlas is for investors who have decided to invest size into crypto and want professional risk management. For those looking for the long-only rollercoaster, our share class structure offers investors the ability to customize their portfolio of managers based on volatility tolerance.


Hypersphere Atlas capitalizes on the long-term tailwinds of digital assets in a professionally managed risk wrapper. We combine in-house portfolio managers with an SMA structure to increase our exposure to niche strategies and proprietary information while strictly controlling risk and protecting our capital.


This job is a remote only position.


Responsibilities:

●       Develop and administer security processes and procedures for interacting with the blockchain (CeFi, Defi, custodial wallets)

●       Define and refine policy and procedures around blockchain security such as key or wallet management specifically in compliance with local regulations and best practices. 

●       Ensure compliance of the policy and processes on various teams.

●       Develop and manage incident response on the Firm’s blockchain stacks.

●       Manage blockchain security monitoring tools globally, including 24/7 monitoring

●       Oversee ad-hoc security projects as required

●       Update and enforce infosec policies and procedures

●       Identify and resolve vulnerabilities

●       Work with internal and external stakeholders to promote and adopt best practices

●       Setup & manage security frameworks (eg, ISO27001 or SOC 2)

●       Respond to due diligence requests


Skills/Experience:

●       Minimum 7 years of working experience (ideally several years in the blockchain industry). Bonus if you have a background in the Financial Services Sector or similar regulated institutions

●       Worked at a medium to large sized firm in the crypto or cyber security industry.

●       Strong knowledge of security best practices and standards

●       Experience in security of key or wallet management and network security

●       Experience in using automated security analysis tools and testing tools

●       Familiar and comfortable to perform source code reviews focusing on security matters

●       Experience in assessing blockchain consensus and protocols

●       Understanding and hands-on experience in DeFi ecosystems

●       Understanding Ethereum Virtual Machines (EVM), Layer 2 solutions and cross-chain bridging

●       Excellent written and verbal communication skills


  • Employment type

    Full-time

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