IT Department Lead - Remote, Worldwide

Nethermind builds and secures core Ethereum infrastructure. We develop the Nethermind execution client, contribute to network

upgrades, and deliver protocol-level work across rollups, zero-knowledge systems, and cross-chain architecture. Our security team

audits smart contracts, ZK circuits, and off-chain components, with formal verification capabilities for critical systems.

We maintain deep expertise across the full stack—from client optimization to open-source tooling—backed by continuous

contributions to Ethereum's evolution. As blockchain intersects with AI, we're developing hardware that anchors digital identity

in verifiable biometrics with cryptographic privacy guarantees

We're looking for a seasoned IT leader to take ownership of Nethermind's entire Internal IT Department: spanning Platform

Engineering, Infrastructure Security, IAM, and FinOps.

This role owns the internal/corporate technology estate that the whole company runs on: developer platform, identity, security

posture, and infrastructure spend. It sits alongside (and is distinct from) our client-facing blockchain infrastructure

operations, though you'll partner closely with those teams.

You'll report directly to the CIO and serve as the central point of coordination for everything internal infrastructure. This is a

hands-on leadership role: you'll manage people, drive strategy, break down silos between DevOps and the wider organisation, and be

the go-to person for C-level and group leads on infrastructure matters. If you thrive at the intersection of people management,

technical excellence, and cross-functional communication and you're excited about shaping how a 50+ country, fully remote Web3

company operates - we'd love to hear from you.

• Drive company-wide and team-level infrastructure initiatives, co-defining strategy and roadmap with the CIO and rest of the

team

• Maintain clear, consistent communication with C-level executives and group leads to strengthen cross-functional relationships

and eliminate DevOps silos

• Act as the primary point of contact for all internal IT matters, staying in constant sync with the CIO on new initiatives and

resource allocation

• Communicate with external clients when required, representing the department's capabilities and aligning on infrastructure

needs

• Experience translating compliance and audit requirements (e.g. SOC2, ISO 27001, or sector-specific frameworks) into operational

controls.

• Practical experience with security incident response and threat modelling, ideally including supply-chain and

adversarial/state-actor scenarios.

• Experience running ****self-hosted / sovereign infrastructure (e.g. self-hosted identity providers, internal platforms) over

off-the-shelf SaaS.

• Learning and Development: You'll work on innovative, challenging projects and have access to experts and mentors to enhance

your skills.

• Unlimited Time Off: Enjoy the freedom to structure your working hours in a way that suits you best, with the flexibility to

take unpaid time off whenever needed to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

At Nethermind, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We believe a

variety of perspectives drives innovation and leads to better solutions for the blockchain community.

If you're passionate about blockchain and eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to start your

journey with Nethermind.

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Nethermind.

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