Senior IT Security Engineer

Who We AreThe Solana Foundation is a non-profit based in Zug, Switzerland, dedicated to the adoption, decentralization, and security of the Solana network. Solana is a high performance blockchain that can deliver a fast and friendly user experience, without sacrificing security. The Solana Foundation is working to realize a world where individuals own their data, use permissionless networks, and transfer information and value freely around the world. We are looking for talented people who are willing to jump right in and use their expertise to help the ecosystem build.The OpportunitySolana Foundation is seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer to own and mature our enterprise security program. You ll be the primary owner of identity, endpoint, and SaaS security across a global team — managing everything from Okta, EDR, and MDM to the secure configuration of our cloud and developer infrastructure. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for someone who has built and run enterprise security programs before and is ready to apply that experience to the unique risk models of web3. This individual will work closely with the CISO to implement defined security strategy and with operations teams and engineering teams to deliver security approaches that protect critical assets and enable company execution at the speed of crypto.To be Successful in this role You will:Own deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of our centralled identity and access management platformConfigure and manage our EDR (endpoint detection and response) solution across the fleetConfigure and manage our MDM (mobile device management) solution and enforce secure baseline configurationsManage secure configuration and governance across our SaaS application fleetCollaborate with operations to ensure security is integrated across the full lifecycle of a global endpoint fleet, from procurement and dropshipping through provisioning, patching, and retirementImplement access control systems and internal data security practices across the organization per security standards defined by the CISOOperate vulnerability management solutions, including scanning, triage, and remediation trackingAudit and secure the configuration of modern enterprise tech stacks including GitHub, AWS, and GCP per established security policiesExecute backup testing processes and participate in incident response effortsMaintain and improve compliance with security frameworks such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2You ideally have:Strong infrastructure and enterprise security experience, including security governance, access control systems, and vulnerability managementHands-on experience deploying and managing single-sign on solutions, EDR, and MDM toolingExperience securing and managing a SaaS application fleet at an organization-wide scaleExperience managing a global fleet of endpoints across its entire lifecycleExperience owning secure configuration of modern enterprise tech stacks such as GitHub, AWS, and GCPComfortable scripting (Python, Go, or Bash) to automate security workflows, evidence collection, and integrations across the identity, endpoint, and SaaS stackExperience building backup processes and leading incident responseExperience working within security frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similarStrong communication skills and comfort operating autonomously across time zonesBonus Points:Experience working across both traditional web2 operational security and crypto/web3 environments, with an understanding of how their security and risk models differExperience securing custody, key management, or other crypto-specific infrastructure