The DLT Security Architect role is critical for ensuring secure adoption of blockchain technologies and digital assets within a globally systemically important financial institution
Job Summary
The DLT Security Architect role is critical for ensuring secure adoption of blockchain technologies and digital assets within a globally systemically important financial institution.
This position offers high autonomy, specialist depth, and direct exposure to senior leadership with measurable impact on real financial platforms.
Citi provides competitive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k), life and disability insurance, wellness programs, and paid time off.
Matching Summary
The DLT Security Architect role is critical for ensuring secure adoption of blockchain technologies and digital assets within a globally systemically important financial institution.
Salary
Base: $113,840.00 - $170,760.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance, wellness programs, paid time off
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
DLT security architecture and design
Cryptographic key management expertise
Smart contract security and SDLC integration
Security-by-design and threat modeling
Experience in regulated enterprise environments
Collaboration with risk and compliance teams
Nice-to-have
Experience with digital assets and custody platforms
Hands-on with enterprise DLT platforms
Knowledge of consensus mechanisms and DeFi risks
Strong communication and influence skills
Innovative and problem-solving mindset
Key Requirements
10+ years technology architecture or cybersecurity experience
Hands-on experience with DLT/blockchain or cryptographic systems
Familiarity with security-by-design and threat-modeling methodologies
Experience in large regulated financial services environments