MicroStrategy

Financial Services

BitcoinSecurityDirector

$275–450k ~AI est. Tysons Corner, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Bitcoin Security Director at MicroStrategy. Skills: Bitcoin security, Cryptography, Key management. Lead Bitcoin Security Program. Serve as authority on Bitcoin protocol”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8+ years cybersecurity experience, 8+ years cryptography experience, 8+ years distributed systems experience, 8+ years financial systems experience, Bachelor's degree required

Nice to Have

Master's Degree preferred

What You'll Do.

Lead Bitcoin Security Program

Serve as authority on Bitcoin protocol

Advise on threat models

Advise on attack surfaces

Advise on mitigation strategies

Provide guidance on cryptographic primitives

Provide guidance on key management

Provide guidance on hardware wallets

Provide guidance on multisignature architectures

Provide guidance on custody design

Evaluate wallet architectures

Advise on custody models

Analyze emerging threats

Analyze vulnerabilities

Analyze research developments

Translate security concepts for executives

Educate internal teams on Bitcoin security

Raise organizational fluency

Raise security maturity

Help launch industry-wide program

Organize regular meetings

Build trust among group

Build consensus among group

Publish regular updates

Build trusted relationships with industry players

Build trusted relationships with partners

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Executive Leadership; Cybersecurity; Finance; Legal; Industry players; Core developers

Communication Scope

Executive advisory; Technical guidance

Full Job Description

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is at the forefront of transforming organizations into intelligent enterprises through data-driven innovation. We don't just follow trends—we set them and drive change. As a market leader in enterprise analytics and AI software, we've pioneered the BI and analytics space, empowering people to make better decisions and revolutionizing how businesses operate. We are now also at the forefront of AI disruption, providing data via our enterprise semantic layer to AI agents, tools, and platforms. But that's not all. Strategy is also leading a groundbreaking shift in digital assets, adopting bitcoin as our primary treasury reserve asset in 2020. Since then, we have issued innovative bitcoin-backed securities and have been the leader in bitcoin treasury companies. This visionary move has helped us build a fortress balance sheet, and is solidifying our position as a forward-thinking, innovative force in the market. Our people are the core of our success. At Strategy, you'll join a team of smart, creative minds working on dynamic projects with cutting-edge technologies. We thrive on curiosity, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Our corporate values—bold, agile, engaged, impactful, and united—are the foundation of our culture. As we lead the charge into the new era of AI and financial innovation, we foster an environment where every employee's contributions are recognized and valued. Join us and be part of an organization that lives and breathes innovation every day. At Strategy, you're not just another employee, you're a crucial part of a mission to push the boundaries of analytics and redefine financial investment. Strategy is launching a Bitcoin Security program to coordinate with the global Cyber, Crypto, and Bitcoin security community to help advance Bitcoin security, resilience, and trust. The Director of Bitcoin Security will serve as the company’s principal architect and external interface on Bitcoin security. Location: This is

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