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Information Security Specialist (Crypto)

RevolutCyprus
Type
Full-time
Work setup
Remote
Experience
Mid
Posted
Aug 23
🌍 Fully remote

What security roles in crypto pay

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Most security roles in crypto pay between $145k and $268k, with a median of $202k.

As an Information Security Specialist at Revolut, you uphold top-tier 2nd line of defence practices for IT and information security operations. You join a team that protects Revolut's systems, data, and people by combining technical expertise with a proactive, risk-based mindset to stay ahead of threats. You work across a 75+ million customer fintech platform where your security decisions directly impact millions of users worldwide.

What you'll do

  • Conduct regular ICT security risk assessments and control evaluations, including cybersecurity risks for custodian and self-custody wallets, and responses to wallet attacks
  • Review new crypto initiatives and monitor crypto service providers
  • Monitor and challenge group-level security controls (AppSec, InfoSec, testing, incident response) to ensure local regulatory compliance
  • Oversee third-party security, outsourcing chains, and crypto service providers
  • Review penetration testing, vulnerability scans, and resilience frameworks (BCP, DR, failover)
  • Assess, classify, and resolve security incidents and threats, including regulatory reporting obligations
  • Coordinate audits, inspections, and assurance activities with group and external stakeholders
  • Ensure the adoption of group InfoSec policies locally while promoting a culture of security throughout the business
  • Contribute to digital operational resilience testing (for example, DORA-aligned exercises) with tech leadership
  • Provide regular reporting on security resilience to management and regulators

What you bring

  • Expertise in InfoSec and IT operations within a senior or lead role, particularly within the 2nd line of defence
  • Experience with crypto asset service providers or financial institutions handling digital assets
  • Advanced proficiency in technical security disciplines and information security requirements tailored to crypto environments
  • Experience managing intra-group outsourcing of InfoSec and IT services in regulated settings
  • A track record of delivering localised group IT/InfoSec policies and procedures to comply with regulatory standards, including DORA, MiCA, and PSD2
  • An in-depth understanding of compliance requirements for crypto-asset services and the broader financial sector
  • Knowledge of relevant compliance and regulatory frameworks, with a focus on digital operational resilience and crypto-specific regulations
  • Relevant information security certifications such as CISSP and/or CISM

About Revolut

Revolut is a fintech platform founded in 2015 with 75+ million customers and 13,000+ employees worldwide. The company offers spending, saving, investing, exchanging, and travel products, helping customers gain more visibility, control, and freedom over their money. Revolut is certified as a Great Place to Work and operates from offices and remote locations globally.

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