Job Description
Chief Security Officer (CSO)
Weblink: https://kgen.io/
Location: Bangalore, India
Reporting : To Founders
About KGeN
KGeN is building the Verified Distribution Protocol (VeriFi) for AI, DeFi, and Gaming - built on real users and real commerce to accelerate growth for projects across these industries.
Since its founding by global leaders in the consumer and gaming sectors, KGeN has grown to become the dominant growth engine in the Global South. With 45.7 million users, 6.7 million monthly active users, and $64 million in annualized revenue, KGeN delivers verified user acquisition, on-chain loyalty programs, and decentralized storefronts via its POGE, the identity and reputation framework and a global clan network spanning more than 60 countries.
KGeN helps AI startups source qualified human signals, DeFi protocols reach verified traders, games onboard high-retention players, and Web2 brands build verifiable loyalty ecosystems, all while enabling users to monetize reputation across the open internet.
Why This Role
At KGeN, security is not a checkbox — it’s core to how we build blockchain rewards, AI, DeFi, and global e-commerce across 60+ countries.
We’re seeking a hands-on CSO with real-world incident experience who can design and operate security systems that remain resilient at scale.
You’ll work directly with founders , make fast decisions, and own security end-to-end.
What You’ll Own
Define and execute KGeN’s security vision and roadmap
Design secure-by-default architectures for blockchain, AI, DeFi, and e-commerce
Own incident response — detection, containment, recovery, and learnings
Lead cloud, app, infra, and network security (AWS/GCP, Kubernetes, APIs)
Embed AppSec & DevSecOps into engineering workflows (SAST, DAST, SSDLC)
Drive risk, compliance, and data privacy (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR)
Build and mentor a small, elite security team
Who You Are
7–12 years in cybersecurity, hands-on , preferably in FinTech / e-commerce / Web3
Have handled breaches or live incidents , not just audits
Strong across cloud, application, infra, and network security
Hacker mindset, startup speed, zero bureaucracy
Transparent communicator who can challenge founders when needed
Bonus
Web3 / blockchain or smart contract security exposure
Certifications (CISSP, OSCP, CISM)
Experience running bug bounty or red team programs
Why KGeN
Founder-level ownership & trust
Real global scale, real money, real attacks
Competitive pay + $KGEN token upside
Bangalore hub, global exposure, cutting-edge problems
