The Role

We are looking for an exceptionally seasoned Director of Security with over 15 years of progressive experience, to lead the design, implementation, and governance of security across various platforms. This role demands a deep understanding of complex security challenges, a proven track record of strategic influence, and the ability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and compliant technical solutions.

Your responsibilities: (Up to 10, Avoid repetition)

Security Leadership Strategy

• Define and implement the company-s security strategy across AI, blockchain, and cloud environments.

• Establish policies, standards, and governance frameworks aligned with industry best practices (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2).

• Lead incident response, risk assessment, and threat modeling programs.

• Build and mentor a world-class security team.

AI Data Security

• Protect proprietary AI models, training data, and pipelines from data poisoning, model theft, or adversarial attacks.

• Secure ML infrastructure across data collection, preprocessing, model training, and deployment.

• Implement privacy-preserving techniques (eg, encryption, anonymization, federated learning).

Crypto Blockchain Security

• Oversee smart contract security audits, testing, and deployment pipelines.

• Protect user assets across wallets, custody solutions, and crypto exchange mechanisms .

• Monitor on-chain activity for suspicious behavior (rug pulls, flash loan attacks, etc).

• Partner with external firms for protocol audits, bug bounty programs, and penetration testing .

Infrastructure Application Security

• Implement best practices in cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure) , container security, and zero-trust networks.

• Harden DevSecOps pipelines to ensure secure software delivery.

• Work with engineering teams to integrate security by design into products.

Compliance Risk Management

• Ensure regulatory compliance with GDPR, SOC2, ISO, PCI-DSS, and crypto-specific frameworks .

• Lead risk assessments for third-party vendors and service providers .

• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams on KYC/AML security for crypto services.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience: (Up to 10, Avoid repetition)

• 15+ years of progressive experience in Information Security, with a significant focus (minimum 7-8 years) on Cybersecurity.

• Proven track record in cybersecurity strategy, team leadership, and incident management.

• Deep knowledge of blockchain protocols, smart contracts (Solidity, Rust), cryptography, and custody systems.

• Strong expertise in cloud security, DevSecOps, and secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC).

• Understanding of AI/ML systems security, including model attacks and data integrity risks.

• Certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, OSCP, CCSK, or blockchain security certs.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: (As applicable)

• Exceptional Communication: Ability to articulate complex security concepts clearly and concisely to technical teams, senior management, and non-technical stakeholders (both written and verbal).

• Strategic Thinking & Vision: Capability to foresee future security challenges and proactively develop long-term architectural solutions.

• Problem-Solving & Analytical Prowess: Strong ability to diagnose complex security issues, identify root causes, and devise innovative, practical solutions.

• Influence & Persuasion: Proven ability to gain buy-in and drive adoption of security best practices across diverse teams.

• Collaboration & Teamwork: A strong team player who can work effectively with cross-functional teams (development, operations, compliance, audit).

• Leadership & Mentorship: Demonstrated ability to lead security initiatives, guide junior team members, and foster a culture of continuous learning.

• Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and navigate ambiguity with a positive and proactive approach.

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to design and review, ensuring no critical security gaps.