Security Architect - Africa

Security Architect

Location : Remote (Africa) - (Global Application Allowed, choose the region closest to you to apply)

Position : Security Architect

Company : ChainGPT

Position Type : Full-Time

About ChainGPT :

ChainGPT is a dynamic blockchain and AI company that prioritizes innovation, transparency, and meaningful impact. Our culture empowers exceptional, self-driven individuals to act decisively, leverage advanced AI tools, and consistently deliver value-driven outcomes. We foster an open, collaborative environment where creative thinking thrives, enabling every team member to take ownership and contribute meaningfully to our ambitious future.

Role Overview

The Role : We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to lead the end-to-end security strategy and implementation for the blockchain-based AI platform. This role requires deep expertise across cloud security, blockchain, Kubernetes, AI workloads, and secure software development practices. The Security Architect will be responsible for designing a comprehensive security architecture that spans infrastructure, application, data, and operations – ensuring the platform achieves enterprise-grade security, compliance, and resilience.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities :

• Architect and implement security frameworks across blockchain platforms, AI workloads, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure.
• Define and own the security roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Establish identity and access management (IAM) strategies, including secrets management, VPN / identity solutions, and Zero Trust principles.
• Establish trust boundaries and enforce appropriate controls, including workload isolation, access restrictions, and data protection measures.
• Design and oversee cloud (AWS) security architecture and enforce least-privilege access.
• Implement Kubernetes security controls, including Pod Security Standards, network segmentation, and workload isolation.
• Lead the creation of incident response playbooks, monitoring dashboards, and alerting mechanisms for blockchain, AI, and cloud environments.
• Conduct regular security assessments, penetration tests, and threat modeling to validate platform resilience.
• Collaborate with blockchain architects, AI engineers, DevOps, and business teams to ensure security is embedded across all phases of development and operations.
• Stay current with emerging security standards, technologies, and threats in blockchain, AI, and cloud ecosystems.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications : We are seeking an expert-level professional with 10+ years of experience in information security and at least 5+ years in a Security Architect role, possessing the following skillset :

Educational Qualifications

Key Attributes

Benefits

What We Offer

Company Culture and Values

At ChainGPT, we value Trust, Effective Speed, Innovation, and Growth. As our Security Architect, you will embody these core values and have the opportunity to contribute to our culture and help drive our success. Join us on this exciting journey as we shape the future of blockchain and crypto technology.

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