Bitcoin Security Director

About the role

In this role, you will spearhead Strategy's Bitcoin Security Program, collaborating with various departments to fortify Bitcoin security measures. Your expertise will guide the organization in navigating complex security challenges and emerging threats in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

You will also serve as the go-to authority on Bitcoin protocol and network security, advising on risk management and security strategies. Your ability to communicate intricate security concepts to executive leadership will be crucial in fostering a culture of security awareness and maturity within the organization.

The salary range for this position is between $86,250 and $126,500.

Skills that matter here

• Cybersecurity: This role requires extensive experience in cybersecurity to lead the Bitcoin Security Program and address security threats.
• Cryptography: A deep understanding of cryptographic systems is essential for guiding key management and secure wallet architecture.
• Bitcoin Protocol Security: Hands-on expertise in Bitcoin protocol security will inform the development of effective security strategies.
• Executive Communication: Strong communication skills are necessary to translate technical security concepts for executive leadership.

Who this role suits

• A seasoned professional with over 8 years of experience in cybersecurity and cryptography.
• Someone who thrives in independent roles and can operate with minimal oversight.
• An individual with strong analytical skills, capable of assessing emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• A collaborative leader who can build trust and consensus among diverse stakeholders.

From the employer

Responsibilities

• Strategy Bitcoin Security Program Leadership: Lead Strategy’s Bitcoin Security Program, coordinating across Cybersecurity, Finance, Legal, and Executive Leadership to strengthen Bitcoin security.
• Bitcoin Protocol & Network Security Expertise: Serve as the internal authority on Bitcoin protocol, network security, and consensus-related risks, advising on threat models, attack surfaces, and mitigation strategies.
• Cryptography & Key Management: Provide expert guidance on cryptographic primitives, key management practices, hardware wallets, multisignature architectures, and custody design decisions.
• Wallet Architecture & Custody Strategy: Evaluate and advise on Bitcoin wallet architectures, including multisignature and alternative custody models, with a focus on resilience, recoverability, and institutional-grade security.
• Threat Intelligence & Emerging Risk Analyze: Provide updates on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and research developments within the Bitcoin, cryptography, and blockchain security ecosystem.
• Executive & Board Advisory: Translate complex Bitcoin and cryptographic security concepts into clear, actionable guidance for executive leadership.
• Internal Education & Enablement: Educate internal teams on Bitcoin security principles, risks, and best practices, raising organizational fluency and security maturity.
• Bitcoin Security program: Help launch and lead an industry-wide Bitcoin security program, organize regular meetings, build trust and consensus among the group, and publish regular updates.
• Bitcoin Community Engagement: Build trusted relationships with key players and partners in the industry, including exchanges, custodians, asset managers, service providers, and core developers.

Requirements

• Advanced Technical Education: Bachelor’s degree required in Computer Science, Cryptography, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline strongly preferred.
• Senior Cybersecurity & Cryptography Experience: 8+ years of professional experience across cybersecurity, cryptography, distributed systems, financial systems, or closely related technical domains.
• Cryptographic Systems & Key Management Proficiency: Deep understanding of cryptographic primitives and protocols, including digital signatures, hashing, key generation, secure key storage, and hardware-backed security mechanisms.
• Bitcoin & Blockchain Security Expertise: Demonstrated hands-on expertise in Bitcoin protocol security, blockchain systems, and associated threat models, including experience evaluating or securing Bitcoin infrastructure.
• Bitcoin Custody & Wallet Architecture: Experience designing, reviewing, or assessing Bitcoin custody solutions, including multisignature wallets, hardware wallets, recovery mechanisms, and operational security controls.
• Security Research & Threat Analysis: Ability to analyze emerging vulnerabilities, threat models, and academic or industry research related to Bitcoin, cryptography, and blockchain security.
• Executive Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate highly technical concepts into actionable guidance for executives, boards, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Independent Leadership & Judgment: Demonstrated success operating as a senior individual contributor with high autonomy, sound judgment, and minimal oversight. Demonstrated success in using expertise, collaboration, judgement, and influence skills to drive consensus among a disparate group.