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
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
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
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
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
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!
