Technical Program Manager, Security

About Paxos

Today’s financial infrastructure is archaic, expensive, inefficient and risky — supporting a system that leaves out more people than it lets in. So we’re rebuilding it.

We’re on a mission to open the world’s financial system to everyone by enabling the instant movement of any asset, any time, in a trustworthy way. For over a decade, we’ve built blockchain infrastructure that tokenizes, custodies, trades and settles assets for the world’s leading financial institutions, like PayPal, Venmo, Mastercard and Interactive Brokers.

About the team

The Information Security team is a specialized, deeply technical, and vigilant group tasked with protecting our digital assets, customer funds, and sensitive data against a sophisticated threat landscape. The team has many pillars, such as Application and Blockchain Security, Cloud Security, Security Operations, GRC, and IT.

About the role

As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) at Paxos, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering complex, cross-functional security programs that protect our platform, infrastructure, data, and users' assets. You will work closely with Engineering, Product Management, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and other teams to ensure our security posture is robust, scalable, and aligned with industry best practices and evolving regulatory requirements specific to the finance and cryptocurrency space.

What you’ll do

• Program Leadership: Define, manage, and drive the execution of multiple security programs simultaneously, including scope, timelines, resources, risk management, and success metrics.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between the Security team and other departments (Engineering, Product, Legal, Compliance, Operations, etc.) to ensure seamless integration of security requirements and controls across the product lifecycle and business operations.
• Regulatory & Compliance Integration: Understand and translate relevant security regulations and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, NYDFS, MAS, DORA) into actionable technical security programs and projects.
• Technical Security Understanding: Engage with engineering teams on security initiatives related to infrastructure security, application security, vulnerability management, incident response, identity and access management, cryptography, and securing digital assets.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, track, and mitigate risks and dependencies associated with security programs. Develop contingency plans and proactively address potential roadblocks.
• Stakeholder Communication: Clearly and effectively communicate program status, risks, and dependencies to technical teams, senior management, and other stakeholders. Tailor communication appropriately for different audiences.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or Project Management, preferably within a technology company.
• 3+ years of direct experience managing complex, cross-functional security-focused programs.
• Proven ability to work effectively across diverse teams (engineering, product, legal, compliance, operations) and influence without direct authority.
• Strong understanding of core information security principles, concepts, and technologies (e.g., network security, cloud security, application security, cryptography basics, IAM, incident response).
• Demonstrated experience working with security compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST) and translating requirements into technical deliverables.
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

Important Notice for Paxos Applicants

We’ve become aware of fraudulent accounts posting as Paxos recruiters on LinkedIn and other platforms. These scammers attempt to deceive applicants into paying for job opportunities or providing personal financial information.

To verify a legitimate Paxos recruiter:

• We only use @paxos.com email addresses
• We never ask for payment or financial details to apply, interview, or work here
• For technical roles, we do not perform a coding interview without prior screening by our engineering team

Thanks for your interest in Paxos!

Pay and benefits

Paxos offers a competitive total compensation and benefits package, including equity and bonuses based on both your individual performance and company performance. Eligibility for bonuses is dependent on job level, and actual salary within the range depends on your skills, experience, and qualifications.