ph3About Asymmetric Research /h3 pAsymmetric Research ("AR") is a boutique security venture specializing in deep partnerships with L1/L2 blockchains and DeFi protocols.
We operate across four core domains of web3 security: research, engineering, incident response, and infrastructure services.
Our fully remote team brings decades of security-first experience from organizations including Google, Netflix, Mozilla, Stripe, and Jump Crypto.
We value autonomy, professionalism, and a relentless commitment to excellence.
/p h3About the Role /h3 pWe are seeking an experienced Security Engineer who will be working in direct support of the bSolana Incident Report Network (SIRN) /b.
In this role, you will serve as a primary operational resource for incident command, triage, and response workflows across the SIRN program.
You will work closely with AR's incident response team and project stakeholders to ensure timely, well-documented, and effectively coordinated responses to security events affecting the Solana ecosystem.
/p pThis is a hands?on, execution-focused role.
It's ideal for a practitioner who thrives in high?tempo environments and is comfortable owning end?to?end incident lifecycle responsibilities.
/p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 h3Incident Command Triage /h3 ul liServe as bIncident Commander /b for SIRN-related security cases, owning coordination from detection through resolution and post?incident review.
/li liLead incident triage efforts, rapidly assessing scope, severity, and impact to drive prioritization and response decisions.
/li liCoordinate with internal AR teams and external Solana ecosystem stakeholders throughout active incident lifecycles.
/li liOn?call availability /li /ul h3Telemetry Detection /h3 ul liDevelop, tune, and triage telemetry signals relevant to SIRN use cases, including on?chain event monitoring and infrastructure-level detection.




/li liIdentify gaps in current detection coverage and propose improvements to signal fidelity and alert quality.
/li /ul h3Runbook Curation /h3 ul liAuthor, maintain, and continuously improve incident runbooks tailored to SIRN scenarios.
/li liEnsure runbooks reflect current threat landscape, ecosystem?specific attack patterns, and lessons learned from prior incidents.
/li /ul h3Project Logistics Support /h3 ul liProvide operational and logistical support to the SIRN project team, including tracking deliverables, coordinating stakeholder communications, and ensuring project milestones are met.
/li liEscalate to AR Engineering and Consulting leads as appropriate.
/li liMaintain clear documentation across all assigned workstreams.
/li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 h3Required /h3 ul li3+ years of security engineering or incident response experience, with demonstrated depth in operational IR roles.
/li liExperience with Web3 security, blockchain incident response, or protocol-level threat analysis (Solana ecosystem experience a strong plus).
/li liStrong communication skills – able to convey technical findings clearly to both engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders under pressure.
/li liAbility to work independently and with high autonomy in a fully remote setting.
/li liBackground in Web2 security operations (EDR, MDM, Google Workspace, or equivalent platforms).
/li liFamiliarity with DeFi attack patterns, smart contract exploits, or on?chain forensics.
/li /ul h3Preferred /h3 ul liBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
/li liProven experience as an Incident Commander or equivalent lead role in complex, fast?moving security events.
/li liHands?on experience developing or tuning telemetry, detection pipelines, or monitoring systems (SIEM, on?chain alerting, or equivalent).
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