Head of Security

Embedding Vc

San Francisco, CA

On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward technical leaders comfortable with defining security architecture and embedding security into operations, with a focus on high-value systems and cross-functional collaboration in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Best fit for

Candidates with experience leading security for high-value assets and driving cross-functional initiatives
— “Experience leading security for high-value assets or 24/7 mission-critical systems”
Individuals who can balance strategic vision with hands-on incident response and remediation
— “Ability to set a long-term security direction while remaining hands-on with incident response and complex risk remediation”
Professionals with a background in risk assessment and threat detection across technical systems
— “Build effective risk assessment, threat detection, and incident response capabilities”

Things to consider

The role demands leadership across multiple business functions and systems, requiring cross-domain coordination
— “Lead security initiatives across wallet and key management, trading systems, identity and access, software development, and infrastructure”
A strong track record of delivering change across teams is essential for success in this role
— “Experience leading security for high-value assets or 24/7 mission-critical systems, with a track record of delivering change across teams”

How to stand out

Highlight your ability to translate technical risks into strategic business decisions
— “Strong technical judgment and the ability to communicate risks clearly to business and technology leaders”
Demonstrate experience in embedding security into engineering processes and operations
— “Embedding security into engineering and day-to-day operations”
Showcase your expertise in defining security architectures and long-term roadmaps
— “Define Bybit’s company-wide security architecture and phased roadmap”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

defined company-wide security architecture
led security initiatives
embedded security into operations

Typical background

experience leading security for high-value assets

Skills & requirements

Required

Security ArchitectureRisk AssessmentIncident Response

Preferred

Financial Services Experience

Stack & domain

SecurityRisk AssessmentIncident ResponseCommunicationProblem-solvingFinancePaymentsFintech

About the role

Original posting from Embedding Vc via Ashby

Head of Security
Reports to Global CTO
Responsibilities
Define Bybit’s company-wide security architecture and phased roadmap. Identify systemic risks across businesses and systems, and prioritize remediation.
Lead security initiatives across wallet and key management, trading systems, identity and access, software development, and infrastructure.
Build effective risk assessment, threat detection, and incident response capabilities, embedding security into engineering and day-to-day operations.
Anticipate emerging threats and technology shifts, and advise the CTO on major risks, priorities, and investment decisions.
Qualifications
Experience leading security for high-value assets or 24/7 mission-critical systems, with a track record of delivering change across teams.
Ability to set a long-term security direction while remaining hands-on with incident response and complex risk remediation.
Strong technical judgment and the ability to communicate risks clearly to business and technology leaders.
Experience in financial services, payments, fintech, or digital assets is a plus, but not a requirement.

Source: Embedding Vc careers (Ashby)