Bitcoin Security Director
Core
Principal architect and external interface for Strategy's Bitcoin Security Program, coordinating with the global community to advance security, resilience, and trust for Bitcoin infrastructure.
Role type
Senior individual-contributor Bitcoin Security Director
Builds
Industry-wide Bitcoin security program, internal security posture, and trusted relationships with exchanges, custodians, and core developers.
Domain
Bitcoin protocol, cryptography, key management, and blockchain security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Bitcoin protocol security, cryptographic primitives, key management, wallet architecture, threat modeling, executive communication, independent leadership
Preferred skills
Master's degree in relevant discipline, experience in financial systems, ability to drive consensus among disparate groups
Technologies
Bitcoin, hardware wallets, multisignature architectures, cryptographic primitives
Responsibilities
Lead Strategy's Bitcoin Security Program coordinating across Cybersecurity, Finance, Legal, and Executive Leadership; Serve as internal authority on Bitcoin protocol and network security risks; Provide expert guidance on cryptographic primitives, key management, and custody design; Evaluate and advise on Bitcoin wallet architectures and custody models; Provide updates on emerging threats and research developments; Translate complex security concepts into actionable guidance for executive leadership; Educate internal teams on Bitcoin security principles and best practices; Build trusted relationships with industry partners including exchanges and custodians.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with significant ownership and external collaboration