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:

• Proven expertise in security architecture design for cloud, blockchain, AI/ML, and distributed systems.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including IAM, audit logging, monitoring, and least privilege enforcement.
• Deep understanding of blockchain security principles, including validator/node protection, consensus mechanisms, and key management.
• Solid understanding of cryptography, PKI, zero-knowledge proofs, and security best practices.
• Extensive experience with Kubernetes and container security, including pod security standards, workload isolation, network segmentation, and admission controls.
• Proven ability to secure CI/CD pipelines and the software supply chain, including vulnerability scanning, artifact signing, and code integrity enforcement.
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and incident response frameworks such as Prometheus and Grafana.
• Experience in securing AI/ML workloads, covering model integrity, data confidentiality, GPU resource isolation, and inference security.
• Proficiency with automation and scripting in Python, Go, or Rust to build and integrate security controls.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Security.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CKA/CKS, or Cloud Security Specialty are a strong plus.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with ability to anticipate threats and design proactive defenses.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to mentor engineering teams and enforce best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to align security with business goals.
• Hands-on mindset with the ability to design, implement, and validate security controls.

Benefits

What We Offer

• Work alongside the ChainGPT core team on high-impact AI and Web3 products across our ecosystem.
• Remote-first setup with flexible hours, focused on outcomes, trust, and ownership.
• Competitive compensation, with performance-based upside where applicable to the role.
• Fast-moving environment with direct collaboration across all team members, including senior management, and clear accountability with no micromanagement.
• The support to do your best work, including the tools you need, structured onboarding, and clear room to grow.

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.

Additional Information:

1. Employment Compliance and Confidentiality:
1. All employees will be onboarded through our official payroll and HR provider, which manages employment documentation, tax withholdings, and compliance with legal requirements based on the employee’s country of residence. As part of the onboarding process, each new hire is required to complete a Know Your Customer (KYC) verification, sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), execute an employment contract, and fulfill any additional legal requirements specific to you jurisdiction. This process ensures compliance, protects company information, and establishes a secure and professional employment relationship.
2. Employment Structure:
1. The position is offered on either an employee or contractor basis, depending on the location and role. Individuals will receive payment via direct deposit on a monthly basis. Additional details regarding compensation, benefits, and company policies will be provided during onboarding and outlined in the official employment agreement.
3. Compensation:
1. Salaries are paid in fiat currency via direct deposit on a monthly schedule, with payments issued on the first business day of each month. This structure ensures timely and transparent compensation aligned with local financial systems.
4. Probationary Period:
1. All new employees will undergo a 90-day probationary period, which serves as a mutual evaluation phase. During this time, both the employee and ChainGPT can assess fit, performance, and long-term alignment with the role and company.