Senior Blockchain Engineer Jobs in Springfield, VA

NYC or Miami. Hybrid office setting.

Full-time

180,000 - 210,000 USD

Note: We determine candidate levels through insights gained during the interview process.

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to own the operational execution of security at Crossmint as we continue to scale. The volume of security operations, compliance work, and engineering support requires dedicated ownership to maintain a strong security posture as the company grows.

This role is foundational. You will run the day-to-day security function, partnering closely with engineering, compliance, and external vendors to ensure our infrastructure, applications, and processes remain secure. This role enables security leadership to focus on strategy, automation, and long‑term risk management while you ensure operational excellence and follow‑through.

• Own and operate cloud security across our cloud environments: AWS primarily, with some exposure to GCP, Vercel.
• Design, maintain, and monitor engineering security controls including cloud IAM, logging, monitoring/alerting, and key management.
• Secure our coding assets, including CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions environments, secrets management, and software supply chain.
• Manage security‑related access controls including privileged access, service accounts, credential rotation, and performing access reviews.

• Perform secure code reviews and provide hands‑on application security support to engineering teams.
• Review authentication flows, payment logic, and API security with human judgment, not just automated scanners.
• Partner with engineers to remediate vulnerabilities and embed security best practices into product development.
• Coordinate our external security review program with our 3P security auditor firms.

• Own vulnerability management workflows including prioritization, remediation tracking, and verification.
• Support incident response through internal triage, investigation, and remediation in collaboration with external 24/7 response partners.

• Support SOC 2 and other compliance efforts by collecting evidence, documenting controls, and maintaining audit‑ready processes for engineering‑security related controls.
• Contribute to regulatory and compliance initiatives such as DORA, where applicable.

We are looking for a highly organized, detail‑oriented individual who can thrive in a fast‑paced startup environment and communicate security concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.

• 4–8 years of experience as a security engineer. 3+ years of hands‑on experience securing AWS environments or equivalent cloud, including IAM, Security Hub, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, and KMS.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD security, including GitHub Actions, secrets scanning, and dependency management.
• Experience with secure code review or application security fundamentals.
• Experience working with at least one compliance framework, preferably SOC 2, though ISO 27001 or similar is acceptable.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail. You don’t drop balls.
• Comfort operating in a fast‑paced startup environment with ambiguity.
• Ability to communicate security concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders without creating friction.
• Experience using AI‑assisted tools such as Claude or GitHub Copilot for security automation.
• Ability to work flexible hours if an incident arises.

• Fintech or payments industry experience.
• Exposure to DORA or MiCA compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with crypto or blockchain security considerations.

A successful Senior Security Engineer at Crossmint will be able to:

• Take a security issue from identification through remediation with minimal guidance.
• Prioritize work based on risk and impact, not who is asking the loudest.
• Document work clearly to support audits and long‑term knowledge sharing.
• Push back diplomatically when something is insecure while offering practical alternatives.
• Unblock themselves by researching and validating solutions independently.
• Know when to seek escalation versus handling issues independently.

The ideal candidate will not require:

• Hand‑holding on basic cloud or security concepts.
• Detailed instructions for routine tasks such as access reviews or credential rotation.
• Constant check‑ins to remain productive.

This is an opportunity to have real ownership over the operational security foundation of a company building core infrastructure for the next generation of financial systems. You will work closely with strong engineering and compliance partners, tackle meaningful security problems, and help scale a platform trusted by thousands of customers worldwide.

• Extensive access to leading AI tools and subscriptions, with AI actively encouraged and integrated into daily workflows.
• Stock options program.
• We conduct two performance reviews annually. The first addresses performance ratings, bonuses, and promotions. The second encompasses these elements along with salary adjustments reflecting inflation and market conditions.
• Unlimited, flexible PTO.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Company laptop and allowance for any necessary home equipment.
• Daily stipend for commuting to the office.
• Company‑paid trips for annual off‑sites and on‑sites.
• Insurance covered by Crossmint.
• 401(k) Plan.

• Results and delivery: Ship high quality work fast.
• Build for the long term: Build scalable, secure, and reliable solutions. Use AI.
• Extreme Ownership: Be an effective Directly Responsible Individual (DRI). Be proactive.
• Be a team player: Be an effective and kind colleague providing credible challenge. Be present and reliable.

Talent research indicates that women are often less inclined than men to apply for a role unless they have experience in 100% of the listed skills. However, this list is only a guide. We welcome your application even if you feel you meet around 75% of the requirements. At Crossmint, we believe skills can be learned, and diversity makes us stronger.

We work to foster a respectful environment where each person can be their authentic self, free from harassment, racism, and any form of discrimination. We proudly uphold our commitment to diversity and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer, and this policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.