Security Analyst - Crypto

The Business Information Security Officer (BISO) is a subject matter professional (SMP) within the Technology Risk & Cybersecurity Compliance (TRACC) team under the Cybersecurity Services organization. The Digital Assets BISO is the primary cybersecurity risk liaison and advisor for business units engaged in cryptocurrency‑ and digital asset‑related products, services, and vendor partnerships. This role ensures all digital asset initiatives adhere to enterprise cybersecurity policies while enabling secure and compliant innovation.

Key Responsibilities Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Risk Assessments Vendor Cybersecurity Oversight Education, Policy, and Standards Enablement Compliance, Audit, and Regulatory Support Cyber Incident Preparedness & Response Risk Reporting & Executive Communication Qualifications Cybersecurity Governance & Business Alignment Serve as the embedded security partner for Digital Assets business teams, aligning security requirements with product and operational objectives. Translate enterprise cybersecurity policies and procedures into practical, actionable expectations for digital asset initiatives. Participate in project planning, architecture reviews, and roadmap discussions to ensure secure design and regulatory alignment.

Support risk exception, risk acceptance, and mitigation processes. Lead end‑to‑end cybersecurity risk assessments for digital asset products, crypto custody models, wallet operations, blockchain integrations, and supporting vendors. Evaluate risks related to private key management, wallet operations, smart contract risks, node infrastructure, and transaction processes.

Document risks, recommend compensating controls, and track remediation to closure. Own the security risk lifecycle for digital asset vendors—from due diligence and contract negotiation to ongoing monitoring. Review vendor cybersecurity evidence (SOC 2, penetration tests, questionnaires, cloud posture).

Ensure contractual controls for data protection, breach notification, crypto asset handling, and regulatory adherence. Track and drive remediation of vendor findings. Educate business, engineering, and operations teams on enterprise cybersecurity policies and secure practices.

Develop crypto‑specific security training and guidance. Promote a culture of security awareness. Prepare and coordinate internal and external audit activities.

Ensure controls operate effectively and evidence is complete. Support alignment with SEC, FINRA, OCC, FFIEC, and other regulatory expectations. Collaborate with Cyber Operations and Incident Response teams for crypto‑specific incident preparedness.

Contribute to playbooks for key compromise, vendor breaches, on‑chain exploits, and blockchain outages. Produce business‑focused reporting on residual risk, vendor posture, assessment outcomes, KRIs, and audit findings. Present risks and recommendations to leadership.

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity or technology risk. Experience with digital assets, blockchain, or crypto custody/security. Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks including NIST CSF, NIST 800‑53, SOC 2, and FFIEC.

Strong communication and risk articulation skills. Cybersecurity‑related certification such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, CISA, or similar. Crypto‑focused credentials or blockchain training.

Knowledge of key management systems, smart contract risks, and cloud security. Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms. Location(s) Southlake/South Mountain, TX Lone Tree, CO Phoenix, AZ Onsite Expectation 4 DAYS ONSITE / 1 DAY REMOTE (Friday) Pay Range $53 – $57 / hr (W2) Contract Length 6+ months Notes We are unable to consider C2C or third‑party submissions.

Benefits Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers an HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. EEO Statement Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer.

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