As an Information Security Architect at U.S. Bank, you will join the Digital Assets Information Security team to secure digital asset tokenization ecosystems for execution, settlement, and servicing of tokens using DeFi protocols and DEXs. Your primary responsibilities include formulating security requirements and controls for decentralized applications (dApps) and developing information security frameworks for various projects involving fractional ownership and derivatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with security standards against common exploits like 51% attacks and reentrancy issues. The role requires expertise in DeFi protocols, Layer 2 networks, and bridging mechanisms, along with knowledge of securing tokenized securities by asset class and regulatory requirements. Essential skills include experience with NDR, HIDS, firewalls, and system/event logs for real-time threat monitoring and response.
Skills
DeFi
Digital Assets
Layer 2 networks
Arbitrum
Optimism
Base
zkSync
THORChain
LI.FI
Wormhole
Cross-Chain bridges
Lock-and-mint
Native-to-native
Automated Market Makers
Order Book
DEXs
NDR
NIDS
HIDS
firewall
Prometheus
Grafana
CI/CD
LayerZero
Hyperlane
Chainlink
What you'll do
Develop information security frameworks and guidelines for DeFi, Digital Assets, and token projects.
Formulate security requirements and controls for digital asset authentication, authorization, and access.
Ensure compliance of Digital Asset systems with security standards against various attack vectors.
Secure cross-chain bridges and oracles to protect tokens and underlying assets.
Guide routine security assessments and support for custody frameworks in DeFi ecosystems.
What we're looking for
5+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity
Hands-on design or engineering experience to secure Digital Assets at Layer 2 networks using DeFi protocols
Strong technical knowledge of DeFi Financial Ecosystem, Automated Market Makers (AMMs), DEXs, and Cross-Chain bridges
Experience formulating Information Security controls for custody frameworks on cross-chain bridges and oracles
Knowledge of securing Tokenized Securities by asset classes and understanding settlement requirements and controls
Ability to develop information security frameworks and guidelines for DeFi and Digital Assets projects
Market check
Salary context
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$112,800–$198,000.
Peer median band
$112,800–$198,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$137,700–$184,325
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 comparable postings.*
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Employer
About US Bank
U.S. Bank (U.S. Bancorp) is the fifth-largest bank in the United States, providing retail banking, corporate and commercial banking, wealth management, and payment services to millions of customers. Industry: Banking & Financial Services
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