Head of Security
embedding-vc · On site, San Francisco, US
Posted Oct 13, 2026
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About the job
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.
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