About MakeInfinite Labs

At MakeInfinite Labs, we build the infrastructure that enables developers and creators to build data-driven applications, tokenize and monetize, and win in the AI economy. With a focus on blockchain data at extreme scale, MakeInfinite Labs first contributed to Space and Time.

Join us in building the future of AI x Blockchain

Join our team at MakeInfinite Labs and be at the forefront of revolutionizing how decentralized technologies and artificial intelligence converge. Embrace the opportunity to innovate, grow, and shape a new era of digital transformation.

ℹ️ About the Role

As the Security Engineering Lead/Manager you will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of our cloud infrastructure architecture, network security, deployment pipelines, monitoring, and security. You will oversee the integration of security ops practices to ensure the efficient and secure delivery of cloud-native/blockchain/Web3 software. You will also ensure compliance, and foster a security-first mindset across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred), Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code alongside the leadership experience to shape and scale security posture for the entire organization.

What You'll Do

This role is roughly a 30%-50% leading and 50-70% being hands-on in the day-to-day work.

Lead the development and execution of the company's security strategy, aligning both development and security goals with the company’s overall objectives.
Drive collaboration between development, operations, and security teams to integrate SecOps practices seamlessly across the organization.
Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines, ensuring automated security testing, vulnerability scans, and compliance checks are embedded throughout.
Guide the adoption and optimization of infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes) to ensure secure and scalable environments.
Establish and enforce security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle, embedding security into every step of the DevOps workflow.
Oversee security and performance monitoring systems, ensuring rapid incident response and continuous analysis of system performance, uptime, and security posture.
Manage the company’s risk posture, ensuring that software and infrastructure meet regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2), and lead efforts in incident response and recovery.
Supervise cloud infrastructure management, ensuring security measures are integrated into the design, deployment, and scaling of cloud environments.
Drive the integration of automated security solutions (e.g., code analysis, vulnerability detection, compliance tools) into the development pipeline.
Drive strict governance over access to systems and data by adopting best practices for identity and access management (IAM).
Champion a security-first culture for the company by promoting awareness and training across the organization.
Drive cross-departmental security initiatives by partnering and collaborating with different leaders across the organization.
Set clear performance and security metrics, leveraging data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement and better alignment of development speed with security

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate brings:

Proven experience in Security Ops (5-7 years minimum) and in a security leadership/mentorship role (3+ years).
Deep hands-on experience with Azure Cloud, infrastructure-as-code tooling like Terraform (Terragrunt/Atlantis), and configuration management tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with blockchain infrastructure and the deployment of Web3 services, especially EVM-based chains.
Strong understanding of modern security protocols and enterprise security architecture.
Experience designing CI/CD systems (e.g., GitHub Actions) and artifact management (e.g., JFrog).
Excellent communicator with the ability to translate technical risks and requirements to business leaders, and a passion for fostering a security-first culture.
Extensive experience with security automation tools, vulnerability scanning, and integrating security into development processes.
Solid understanding of security principles, risk management, and compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).
Strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional teams and budgets
Comfortable in high-growth, fast-moving environments where you balance deep technical execution with strategic oversight.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives in a fast-moving environment.

Nice to Haves

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field (Master's is a plus).
7-10 years of experience, with prior experience directly managing teams
Comfortable in high-growth, fast-moving environments where you balance deep technical execution with strategic oversight.
Experience with Rancher, Fleet, Docker, and scripting languages (Bash, Python).
Experience supporting enterprise customers in Web3, FinTech, or data-heavy industries.
Familiarity with employment compliance and data privacy regulations as it relates to infrastructure and security design.
Passion for decentralization, blockchain infrastructure, and real-time data systems.

That said, research shows that some candidates—especially those from underrepresented backgrounds—may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. If this role excites you and you believe you have the skills and perspective to contribute, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t match every requirement.

💸Compensation & Benefits (U.S.)⚕️

Base Salary: $160,000 USD to $200,000 USD
Additional Compensation: Equity awards, and other long term incentives
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% of premiums covered by employer)
- Short-term and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, basic life, and supplemental voluntary insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs and awards
- Lunch & Learns
- Flexible personal paid time off and separate sick time
- Work from anywhere in the United States
- 15 company-paid holidays in 2025 (including a year-end holiday shutdown)
The final offer will be based on a thoughtful review of your experience, skills, and alignment with both the role and the value we believe you’ll bring to our team.

🗒️Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

At MakeInfinite, we are committed to fostering culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at MakeInfinite are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law.

⚠️Important: Job Scams & Interview Process Integrity

Please be aware that, across the industry, there has been an increase in fraudulent job postings and recruitment scams. While we have not confirmed any impersonation of our company, we encourage all candidates to stay vigilant.

All legitimate communication from our internal team will come from an official [at]makeinfinite.com email address.
We will never ask for personal financial information, payments, or request you to purchase equipment during the interview process.
If you receive a suspicious message or job posting, please forward the contents to our Security team, security@makeinfinite.com.
To help ensure a fair, secure, and consistent experience for all applicants, interviews may be recorded. These recordings are used solely for internal review, training, and quality assurance purposes.

🗒️Notice to Third-Party Recruitment/Staffing Agencies:

MakeInfinite Labs, Inc. (the "Company") does not accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruiters or employment agencies without a binding, fully executed, written agreement. Any written or verbal communication with any person within the Company does not create a binding agreement.

The Company will not pay a fee to any parties that do not have a valid, fully executed Agreement in place. Any unsolicited resumes or CVs, including those submitted to hiring managers, employees, advisors, or consultants, are deemed to be the property of MakeInfinite Labs, Inc. The Company explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Parties without a fully executed and valid agreement are requested not to contact any hiring managers of the Company with recruiting inquiries or resumes. All candidate resumes must be presented to the hiring managers with direct involvement of the Company’s internal People & Talent team.

Agencies interested in partnering with MakeInfinite Labs, Inc. may contact our team (careers@makeinfinite.com).

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