Principal SOC Analyst

Details

Consensys is a leading blockchain and web3 software company founded by Joe Lubin, the CEO of Consensys and Co-Founder of Ethereum. Since 2014, the company has been pioneering technological developments within the web3 ecosystem through products such as MetaMask, Infura, Linea, Diligence, and the NFT toolkit Phosphor.

The mission is to unlock the collaborative power of communities by making the decentralized web universally easy to access, use, and build on.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze real-time data from traditional networks, blockchain networks, and web applications.
• Investigate security incidents and vulnerabilities across web2 and web3 environments.
• Utilize and interpret results from various security tools, including SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, cloud security systems, and blockchain-specific platforms.
• Develop and implement incident response procedures for both traditional and blockchain-related security issues.
• Create automation scripts to enhance efficiency in detecting and responding to security threats.
• Design and maintain comprehensive incident response playbooks covering both web2 and web3 ecosystems.
• Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity trends, including traditional threats and crypto/blockchain-specific vulnerabilities.
• Assess and mitigate risks in traditional IT infrastructure and Web3 systems, including smart contracts and DeFi protocols.
• Integrate multiple data streams into near real-time security dashboards.
• Mentor team members on security best practices spanning web2 and web3 technologies.
• Produce technical advisories for internal teams and partners.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for urgent security incidents.
• Develop cross-platform security strategies addressing traditional and blockchain-based threats.
• Manage and optimize SIEM deployments, including writing and tuning queries, integrating diverse logging sources, and managing data retention and analysis.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in IT Security, specifically in a SOC environment.
• Deep understanding of incident response best practices and processes.
• Experience with security tools for detection, diagnosis, containment, and remediation.
• Strong awareness of the cybersecurity landscape, malware analysis, root cause analysis, threat intelligence, SOAR, and EDR.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security including vulnerability management and incident management.
• Working knowledge of security compliance, risk management, business continuity, data protection, and security standards (ISO2700x, CIS, NIST, SOC2).
• Skills in troubleshooting and problem-solving across diverse technological environments.
• Experience with containerized environments, microservices, and their security implications (Docker/Kubernetes/AKS).
• Scripting experience in Python, Bash, Go or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Certifications from info security bodies (GIAC, ISC2, ISACA, ISA, CompTIA) or blockchain-specific.
• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent.
• Experience with blockchain forensics tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks affecting traditional finance and crypto assets.
• Contributions to open-source security projects or blockchain protocols.
• Experience auditing smart contracts or assessing security of DeFi protocols.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Equity ownership
• Recognition in blockchain and Web3 ecosystem
• Continuous learning and development opportunities via Consensys Advance Program
• Unlimited vacation and holidays
• Flexible working arrangements with asynchronous work structure
• Remote-first work culture with team across 6 continents