Director of Data Security

Riot Platforms Inc; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health coverage

Gym membership

Pet insurance

Childcare discounts

Job summary

Riot Platforms Inc. is seeking a Director of Data Security to lead enterprise data protection and AI security programs across our corporate, cloud, and AI/HPC environments. This hands-on leader will build a scalable program, establish classification and DLP standards, and collaborate with Legal, GRC, and IT.

You will assemble a team of engineers, drive risk-based controls, and ensure compliance while enabling growth. This role is remote with travel to Riot offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a cybersecurity, computer science, IT, or equivalent field.
• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience including data protection and cloud security.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of AI security risks and controls."
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure AI, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise data protection and AI security strategy and roadmap with measurable KPIs.
• Build and lead a team of data protection and AI security engineers.
• Lead architecture and optimization of Microsoft Purview, including data classification and DLP.
• Implement risk-based controls to prevent data loss via unauthorized transfers.
• Define AI security requirements for generative AI, LLMs, and AI-enabled SaaS.
• Collaborate with Legal, GRC, and IT on approved applications and use policies.
• Ensure security, privacy, regulatory, and contractual obligations are met.
• Partner with Security Operations to detect exfiltration and incidents using automation.

Skills

Data security strategy

Leadership

AI security

Microsoft Purview

DLP controls

Security architecture

Regulatory risk

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

Microsoft Defender

CrowdStrike

Zscaler

SIEM

Job description

Riot’s (NASDAQ: RIOT) vision is to be the world’s most trusted platform for powering and buildingdigital infrastructure.Riot’s mission is to empower the future of digital infrastructure by positivelyimpactingthe sectors, networks, and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows us to achieve best-in‑class execution and create successful outcomes.

Who we are

At Riot,we’rebuilding the future of digital infrastructure. Our team members have unparalleled opportunities to work on groundbreaking initiatives. Through technical excellence and strategic execution, Riot has positioned itself as a leader in the industry driving advancements that continue to set new benchmarks in digital infrastructure.

Weare trailblazers. Problem solvers. People who thrive in fast pacedenvironments,communicate clearly, and bring relentless focus to efficiency and execution.

About the role

Riot Platforms is seeking a Director of Data Security to lead the strategy and execution of our enterprise data protection and AI security programs. This leader will define how sensitive information is discovered, classified, protected, and securely shared across our corporate, cloud, and AI/HPC environments, as well as with third parties and customers.

This is a hands‑on technical leadership role. You’ll build a team and a scalable, risk‑based program that safeguards critical business information while enabling operational efficiency and growth.

This position will be remote with travel to Riot offices as needed.

What you’ll do

• Develop and execute the enterprise data protection and AI security strategy, roadmap, and operating model, with measurable KPIs that drive continuous improvement.
• Build and lead a team of data protection and AI security engineers.
• Lead the architecture and optimization of Microsoft Purview, setting enterprise classification, labeling, and DLP standards with data owners.
• Prevent data loss with risk‑based controls that stop unauthorized transfers to personal email, unmanaged cloud storage, removable media, and unapproved AI applications.
• Define AI security architecture and requirements for generative AI, LLMs, AI agents, and AI‑enabled SaaS, including least privilege, tool permissions, and approval controls for sensitive actions.
• Lead cybersecurity’s role in AI governance, setting assessment requirements for AI tools and vendors and partnering with Legal, GRC, and IT on approved applications and acceptable use.
• Meet security, privacy, regulatory, and contractual obligations through data handling standards and risk‑based exceptions that balance protection with business needs.
• Partner with Security Operations and Incident Response to detect and investigate data exfiltration, insider threats, and AI‑related incidents, using automation and metrics to improve DLP effectiveness.

What you’ll have

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years in data protection, security engineering, or cloud security, and 3+ years of technical leadership or people management.
• Hands‑on experience designing and operationalizing Microsoft Purview in enterprise production environments: Information Protection, DLP, Endpoint DLP, Insider Risk Management, and DSPM.
• Strong understanding of AI security risks and controls, with experience securing Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure AI, or comparable platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, cloud, endpoint, and identity security, and tools such as CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Microsoft Defender, and SIEM.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF, NIST AI RMF, OWASP LLM Top 10, MITRE ATLAS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.
• Proven strategic leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate security risks into actionable engineering priorities.
• Preferred: CISSP, CISM, or Microsoft SC-401 certification and AI/HPC, cloud‑native, or data center experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Base salary of $160,000-$180,000 (commensuratewith experience) + bonus + sign‑on equity grant.
• Long‑Term Growth: Eligible to participate in Riot’s equity incentive programs and share in the success you help build.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Incudes a generous company match.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple medical plan options, including 100% company‑paid plans.
• Wellness & Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy free gymmemberships, pet insurance, childcare discounts, and more to support your life both in and out of work.

Riot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.