
Head of Information Security & Technology at Echo Base. Echo Base Global is a digital finance company creating an end-to-end crypto ecosystem built on Web3 technology. Echo Base drives interoperability across its products to create an integrated, user-first experience that simplifies the complexity of interacting with digital assets. Est. 2025.. We are seeking a Head of Information Security & Technology to define, implement, and enforce security programs across infrastructure, application, wallet, and organizational layers. This leader will provide technical authority, strategic guidance, and security due diligence, working cross-functionally to make strong, enforceable recommendations to technical and product leadership.. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on execution and influence, pivotal in shaping and enforcing security within engineering and M&A.. Key Responsibilities. Security Leadership Across Groups. . Run and lead the entire security function at eb.global, with accountability for all product lines and infrastructure.. . Serve as the central point of security ownership for the company, ensuring risk reduction across domains.. . Align security controls and processes across diverse business units, while adapting to product-specific needs.. . Lead security conversations with engineers, product managers, DevOps, and executives - with the authority to block launches or raise critical escalations when necessary.. . Promote and operationalize a security-first mindset throughout the company by empowering security champions and reinforcing best practices.. . Champion security culture across teams, helping each group operationalize good security hygiene.. . Technical Security Execution. . Design, implement, and enforce layered security defenses including secure coding practices, SDLC scanning, posture management, endpoint protection, and response workflows.. . Harden multi-region AWS infrastructure, Kubernetes clusters, secrets storage, and crypto custody.. . Lead implementation of security tooling: SIEM/logging, CSPM, SAST/DAST, runtime monitoring, etc.. . Participate directly in investigations, forensics, and postmortems. . . M&A Security Due Diligence. . Lead security diligence efforts for all mergers and acquisitions, reviewing architecture, data exposure, team maturity, and infrastructure posture.. . Create due diligence frameworks, integration blueprints, and post-acquisition risk reduction plans.. . Produce security readiness reports and risk profiles for the executive team during deal consideration.. . Create integration blueprints to uplift or unify security standards post-acquisition. . . Risk Management & Policy. . Identify key threats, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations across the stack — and push enforceable controls.. . Establish and enforce infosec policies for infrastructure, endpoint, IAM, network, and data security.. . Track risk remediations and ensure accountability through SLAs and periodic reviews.. . Support compliance initiatives (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR) as needed.. . Security Team & Vendor Oversight. . Hire, lead, and mentor a small, high-impact team of security engineers and analysts.. . Manage pen testing vendors, bug bounty platforms, red/blue teams, and external auditors.. . Ensure shared tooling (e.g., identity provider, secrets manager, VPN, monitoring) meets org-wide needs.. . . 7+ years in infrastructure or application security (3+ in a lead or manager role).. . 7+ years running information technology (4+ in a lead or manager role). . Proven experience running and leading security programs in dynamic, fast-moving, high-growth environments (fintech/crypto strongly preferred).. . Strong security/technical acumen. Security Certifications (CISSP, CISM, OCSP,GIAC, GCIA, GCIH, AWS Certified Security Specially, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, CEH, CBSP). . Direct experience conducting M&A technical security due diligence.. . Strong interpersonal skills — able to push for change across groups while maintaining trust.. . Comfortable enforcing standards and making tough calls when necessary.. . . Company Location: Greece.