Zama Is Hiring!

SecDevOps

About

Zama is an open source cryptography company building state-of-the-art Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) solutions for blockchain and AI.

Zama was founded by Pascal Paillier, a pioneer in FHE, and Rand Hindi, a serial privacy entrepreneur.

If you would like to learn more about Fully Homomorphic Encryption, check out our 6-min introduction: https://6min.zama.ai/

Job Description

As a SecDevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in integrating security practices into our team processes for decentralised applications, blockchain networks, and SaaS services. You’ll be working shoulder-to-shoulder with a team of esteemed cryptographers and engineers, and play a pivotal role in ensuring the sustained excellence of Zama’s cryptographic solutions.

  • 🔐 Security Integration:

    • Implement security best practices for blockchain networks, smart contracts, key management systems, and web applications.
    • Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing for all components.
    • Integrate security tools and processes into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous security validation.

  • 🔍 Monitoring & Incident Response:

    • Set up and manage monitoring and alerting systems for Blockchain Network and Web App security issues.
    • Develop security-related incident response strategies and participate in on-call rotations to ensure the security and uptime of our infrastructure.

  • 🤝 Collaboration & Documentation:

    • Collaborate with development and security teams to identify and mitigate security risks.
    • Document security practices, incident response procedures, and infrastructure configurations.

  • 📜 Compliance & Governance:

    • Ensure that all deployments comply with industry regulations and security standards.
    • Participate in audits and security reviews, and implement recommendations for compliance.

Preferred Experience

  • Education and Experience:

    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or related field.
    • 3 years of proven experience in DevOps and security.

  • Security Expertise:

    • Experience integrating security best practices in to multiple stages of the Software Development Lifecycle.
    • Experience with security tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP)
    • Understanding of security standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).

  • Soft Skills:

    • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
    • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

It is a bonus if you have:

  • 5 years of proven experience in DevOps roles.

  • Certifications in DevOps, Security, or Blockchain (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Blockchain Professional (CBP)).

  • Strong experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).

  • Knowledge of security best practices in blockchain, including key management, cryptographic algorithms, and consensus mechanisms.

  • Experience with smart contract development and auditing (e.g., Solidity, Rust).

  • Experience with DeFi, DEXs, and other emerging Web3 technologies.

  • Contributions to open-source blockchain or security projects.

Recruitment Process

📋 Step 1: The Application Form

Start your journey by filling out our application form. This is your chance to introduce yourself and showcase your unique skills and experiences.

🏆 Step 2: The Challenge

Next up, tackle our challenge! This is where you can shine and show us how you approach and solve real-world problems.

💼 Step 3: The Technical Interview

Dive deep into your technical knowledge with our team. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your expertise and passion for the field.

🤝 Step 4: Cultural Fit & Compensation Chat

Meet with our COO to discuss our company culture and explore how you can thrive with us. We'll also discuss compensation to ensure we're on the same page.

🛠️ Step 5: The Hacking Trial

Put your skills to the test in a real-world hacking scenario. This trial helps us see your practical skills in action and how you handle challenges.

🔍 Step 6: The Reference Check & Offer

As a final step, we'll conduct a reference check to confirm your qualifications and past experiences. If all goes well, you will get an offer soon.

We provide more details on our process here. Exceptional candidates will hear from us as we advance through the recruitment process.

Zama values and promotes diversity. We give everyone a fair chance to be evaluated on their professional, academic, and personal skills. Our aim is to make the hiring process as pleasant, stress-free, and friendly as possible, even if the process is longer and more involved than you might find elsewhere.

Additional Information

  • Contract Type: Full-Time
  • Location: Paris
  • Experience: > 3 years
  • Possible full remote
  • Salary: between 85000€ and 140000€ / year

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