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Director, Security Engineering
About This Role
This is a rare opportunity to architect the security backbone of a company defining institutional-grade crypto infrastructure. You'll lead the modernization of security tooling across in-house systems and SaaS platforms, building the foundation for an agentic security operating model. It's a hands-on leadership role where you'll set technical strategy, grow a team, and personally ship high-impact infrastructure.
What You'll Be Doing
Own the multi-year roadmap for modernizing security infrastructure across blockchain-native tooling and third-party SaaS platforms
Architect a centralized security data lake supporting detection, investigation, and automated response at scale
Design and optimize agentic workflows that bring AI-driven efficiency to security operations
Build detection engineering pipelines spanning logging, analytics, and cloud security domains
Partner cross-functionally with Security, R&D, and DevOps teams to drive projects from concept to measurable delivery
Define success metrics and demonstrate tangible impact across every initiative you lead
What We're Looking For
7+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including leadership in SecOps, AppSec, or DevSecOps
3-4+ years in formal management or technical leadership roles
Deep security engineering background with hands-on systems implementation experience
Proven track record building large-scale security data systems (SIEM, security data lakes) including cloud infrastructure and auditing
Hands-on experience deploying AI-driven workflows and tooling within security operations
A builder's mindset — comfortable creating infrastructure from scratch and driving cross-functional alignment
Bonus Points
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP
Familiarity with Web3, decentralized systems, or smart contract security considerations
Why Join Us
Competitive compensation with equity in a category-defining crypto infrastructure company
Join a mission-driven team securing the future of decentralized finance and digital assets
High-autonomy, builder-first culture where your architecture decisions shape global financial security
Direct exposure to cutting-edge blockchain, DeFi, and distributed systems challenges at institutional scale
About Fireblocks
Fireblocks is a leading enterprise-grade platform providing a secure infrastructure for moving, storing, and issuing digital assets. We empower financial institutions to seamlessly and securely embrace the burgeoning world of blockchain and Web3. Our robust technology safeguards billions in crypto assets, enabling banks, exchanges, and fintechs to build innovative products and services within the decentralized economy. We are at the forefront of digital asset security, offering battle-tested solutions that combine MPC cryptography, hardware isolation, and policy engines to deliver unparalleled protection. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a shared passion for shaping the future of finance. We are a global, remote-friendly team composed of pioneers and experts across cybersecurity, blockchain engineering, and distributed systems. At Fireblocks, every team member contributes to solving complex challenges at the intersection of traditional finance and Web3, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the digital asset space. We foster an environment where continuous learning and bold ideas are celebrated, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and impact. Join Fireblocks and be part of a company that is defining the infrastructure of the digital asset economy. If you are passionate about blockchain technology, have a strong drive to build secure, scalable, and cutting-edge solutions, and want to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the crypto industry, your place is with us. We offer competitive benefits, a dynamic work environment, and the chance to make a tangible difference in how the world interacts with digital assets. Explore our open positions and help us unlock the full potential of Web3.