Bitcoin Security Director

Company Overview

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is at the forefront of transforming organizations into intelligent enterprises through data‑driven innovation. As a market leader in enterprise analytics and AI software, Strategy pioneered the BI and analytics space and is now driving AI disruption by providing data via an enterprise semantic layer to AI agents, tools, and platforms. The company also leads a groundbreaking shift in digital assets, having adopted bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset in 2020 and issuing bitcoin‑backed securities. Strategy’s corporate values—bold, agile, engaged, impactful, and united—shape a culture of curiosity, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence.

Role Overview

The Director of Bitcoin Security will serve as the company’s principal architect and external interface on Bitcoin security. This senior individual‑contributor role is fully onsite in Tysons Corner, VA, with a Monday‑through‑Friday schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategy’s Bitcoin Security Program, coordinating across Cybersecurity, Finance, Legal, and Executive Leadership to strengthen Bitcoin security.
• Serve as the internal authority on Bitcoin protocol, network security, and consensus‑related risks, advising on threat models, attack surfaces, and mitigation strategies.
• Provide expert guidance on cryptographic primitives, key management practices, hardware wallets, multisignature architectures, and custody design decisions.
• Evaluate and advise on Bitcoin wallet architectures, including multisignature and alternative custody models, focusing on resilience, recoverability, and institutional‑grade security.
• Analyze emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and research developments within the Bitcoin, cryptography, and blockchain security ecosystem and provide updates.
• Translate complex Bitcoin and cryptographic security concepts into clear, actionable guidance for executive leadership and the Board.
• Educate internal teams on Bitcoin security principles, risks, and best practices to raise organizational fluency and security maturity.
• Help launch and lead an industry‑wide Bitcoin security program, organize regular meetings, build trust and consensus among participants, and publish regular updates.
• Build trusted relationships with key industry players—including exchanges, custodians, asset managers, service providers, and core developers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cryptography, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, cryptography, distributed systems, financial systems, or closely related technical domains.
• Deep understanding of cryptographic primitives and protocols (digital signatures, hashing, key generation, secure key storage, hardware‑backed security mechanisms).
• Hands‑on expertise in Bitcoin protocol security, blockchain systems, and associated threat models, including experience evaluating or securing Bitcoin infrastructure.
• Experience designing, reviewing, or assessing Bitcoin custody solutions, such as multisignature wallets, hardware wallets, recovery mechanisms, and operational security controls.
• Ability to analyze emerging vulnerabilities, threat models, and academic or industry research related to Bitcoin, cryptography, and blockchain security.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate highly technical concepts into actionable guidance for executives, boards, and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to operate as a senior individual contributor with high autonomy, sound judgment, and minimal oversight, and to drive consensus among disparate groups.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $155,900 to $280,500. Eligible employees may also participate in bonus programs, sales incentives, equity awards, and comprehensive benefits, as applicable.