Director of Product Security
harrison clarkeMillbrae, CA
About the role
We are working with a high impact client that is searching for aDirector of Product Securitywho will directly own security outcomes for internally developed systems, operated infrastructure, and treasury-related responsibilities. This role focuses on raising the practical security baseline across a decentralized financial environment that includes wallets, infrastructure providers, custodians, issuers, validators, and other critical participants. The right candidate will combine technical credibility, sound judgment, and strong execution to help make security a lasting strength of both the organization and its broader network.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in security, including significant senior leadership experience 5+ years leading security programs, teams, or functions with meaningful scope
- A proven track record of owning security outcomes for complex, high-impact systems in production
- Deep experience in product and application security, with strong hands‑on judgment
- Strong familiarity with blockchain and decentralized system security
- The ability to assess and prioritize risks across areas such as protocol design, smart contracts, wallets, validators, dependencies, and governance mechanisms
- Experience driving security improvements across multiple teams or organizations, including without direct authority
- Strong incident response judgment, including handling high‑severity incidents and disclosure processes
- A pragmatic approach to security, balancing real‑world risk reduction with practical tradeoffs
- Experience building and developing high‑performing security teams
- The ability to set strategy, execute effectively, and deliver measurable outcomes
- Clear communication skills and credibility with engineers, executives, and external stakeholders
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Manager
Location
Millbrae, CA
Occupation
Security Management Specialists
Industry
Computer Systems Design Services
Posted
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