Bitcoin Security Director
Core
Architect and lead Strategy's Bitcoin Security program, coordinating with the global community to advance Bitcoin security, resilience, and trust.
Role type
Senior individual-contributor Bitcoin Security Director
Builds
Bitcoin security posture, industry-wide security programs, and trusted relationships with exchanges, custodians, and core developers
Domain
Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin), Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Financial Systems
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 with multisignature wallets and hardware-backed security
Technologies
Bitcoin, Blockchain, Hardware Wallets, Multisignature Architectures
Responsibilities
Lead the Bitcoin Security Program coordinating across Cybersecurity, Finance, and Legal; Serve as internal authority on Bitcoin protocol and network security risks; Provide expert guidance on cryptography and key management; Evaluate and advise on Bitcoin wallet architectures and custody strategies; Analyze emerging threats and vulnerabilities in the Bitcoin ecosystem; Translate complex security concepts for executive leadership; Educate internal teams on Bitcoin security principles; Build relationships with industry partners including exchanges and custodians
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with significant ownership