Security Analyst (Digital Assets)Role: Security Analyst - Digital Assets
Location: Southlake, TX | Lonetree, CO | South Mountain/Phoenix, AZ
Schedule: Hybrid - Onsite Monday-Thursday, Remote Friday
Client: Large Banking / Financial Services Client
Type: Long-term contract
OverviewOur financial services client is seeking a Security Analyst with strong experience in digital asset security, blockchain ecosystems, and technology risk. This position sits within the Technology Risk, Cybersecurity & Compliance (TRACC) organization and partners closely with business groups launching cryptocurrency and digital-asset-related products.
This role functions as a cybersecurity advisor/analyst-conducting risk assessments, overseeing vendor controls, enabling policy compliance, and supporting regulatory, audit, and incident response activities related to digital assets. Ideal candidates have deep understanding of crypto custody, wallet security, blockchain integrations, and financial-sector cybersecurity standards.
ResponsibilitiesCybersecurity Governance & Alignment- Partner with Digital Asset business units to align security requirements with product strategies
- Interpret cybersecurity policies into actionable guidance
- Participate in project reviews, architecture sessions, and security planning
- Support risk exceptions, acceptance, and mitigation processes
Digital Asset & Crypto Risk Assessments- Perform end-to-end risk assessments for crypto custody, wallet operations, blockchain integrations, and related technologies
- Assess risks around key management, smart contracts, blockchain nodes, and transaction processes
- Document risks, define compensating controls, and track remediation
Vendor Cybersecurity Oversight- Manage the security oversight lifecycle for digital-asset vendors
- Review SOC 2s, pentests, cloud posture, and security questionnaires
- Ensure contracts include appropriate cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory controls
- Track and drive closure of vendor findings
Policy Education & Enablement- Train internal teams on cybersecurity policies and secure development practices
- Develop crypto-specific security guidance and education
Compliance, Audit & Regulatory Support- Prepare for internal/external audits
- Validate control effectiveness and evidence quality
- Support alignment with regulatory expectations (SEC, FINRA, OCC, FFIEC, etc.)
Incident Preparedness & Response- Collaborate with Cyber Ops and IR on crypto-related scenarios
- Support playbooks for key compromise, vendor breaches, blockchain outages, and on-chain exploits
Risk Reporting- Produce reports on residual risk, vendor posture, KRIs, assessments, and audits
- Present risk insights to business and cybersecurity leadership
QualificationsRequired- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years in cybersecurity or technology risk
- Experience with digital assets, blockchain, or crypto-security models
- Understanding of NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, SOC 2, FFIEC
- Strong communication skills and risk articulation ability
Preferred- Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, CISA, etc.
- Blockchain/digital-asset training or credentials
- Knowledge of key management, smart contract risk, cloud security
- Experience with GRC platforms
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Southlake, TX.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $53.00 - $55.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Southlake,TX.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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