Security Researcher

2 weeks ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates DIFX Technology LLC Full time

Security Researcher - Cryptocurrency Exchange (Onsite or remote)

DIFX is the world's first fully insured cross-asset trading platform. This platform was created as a blockchain-based cryptocurrency exchange to bring significant and lasting change to financial markets. This ecosystem offers an all-in-one solution for Digital Currency; made to trade, invest, and stake. We have licenses from over 7+ countries and currently hold 120+ employees.

Job Title:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Security Researcher to join our team at a leading cryptocurrency exchange.

As a Security Researcher, you will be responsible for conducting in-depth analysis and assessments of our platform's security infrastructure to identify potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses.

You will play a crucial role in protecting our users' funds and ensuring the integrity of our exchange.

Responsibilities:

  • Security incident response: Collaborate with the incident response team to investigate and respond to security incidents, including the identification of the root cause, containment, and remediation. Provide expert guidance on appropriate actions to mitigate risks and prevent similar incidents in the future.
  • Security research and industry trends: Stay up to date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices. Conduct research and analysis to proactively identify emerging security risks and recommend appropriate countermeasures to protect the exchange and its users.
  • Security awareness and training: Develop and deliver security awareness programs and training sessions to educate employees and stakeholders about security best practices, secure coding practices, and potential risks associated with cryptocurrency exchanges.
  • Collaboration and communication: Collaborate with crossfunctional teams, including developers, system administrators, and IT operations, to ensure the implementation of robust security measures. Communicate findings, recommendations, and security updates to relevant stakeholders, both technical and nontechnical.
  • Compliance and regulation: Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards such as KYC (Know Your Customer), AML (Anti-Money Laundering), and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Assist in security audits and regulatory assessments as required.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (Optional).
  • Malware Protection
  • Strong knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, protocols, and security frameworks.
  • Proficiency in common security testing tools, such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Metasploit.
  • Familiarity with blockchain technology, smart contracts, and decentralized finance (DeFi) concepts.
  • Knowledge of cloud security, containerization, and virtualization technologies.
  • Experience with incident response and handling security incidents in a timely manner.
  • Excellent problemsolving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or CISM are highly desirable.


Join our team and contribute to the security and stability of one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the industry.

Your expertise and dedication will help protect user funds, maintain trust, and shape the future of digital finance.

Why DIFX?


At DIFX, each member of our team is an integral part of our growth and success, we promote an environment where all employees can leverage the wealth of our collective knowledge, passion and creativity.

This is your opportunity to join a passionate team, who are leading the industry through innovation, growth and value. Alongside amazing colleagues and engaging work, we want to help you get the best out of your career.

We offer continuous learning and development to take your skills to the next level

It's not just about being the best you can at work, but we also offer a variety of benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid holiday
- flexible working
- health and well-being initiatives

  • Flight ticket
  • Yearly


If you're looking to build your career and be part of a team that values you as an individual and help you learn and most of all have fun, look no further.


Salary:
AED10, AED20,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

  • How many years of Blockchain / Cryptocurrency Exchange experience do you have ?
Expected Start Date: 30/06/2023

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