Head of Security — Crypto Exchange & Wallet Ops

Hashgraph; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Hashgraph is seeking a Head of Security to build and lead the security function for a high-growth digital asset trading platform. This role reports to executives, owning policy, risk management, and governance across the business unit, and partners with engineering, product, legal, and finance to embed security in every project.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in information security with leadership in crypto or exchange environments, deep knowledge of custody models and smart contract

Qualifications

• 10+ years in information security with leadership experience.
• 5+ years in senior security leadership.
• Direct leadership experience at a centralized or decentralized exchange or digital asset platform.
• Strong governance, policy, risk, audit, and executive reporting capabilities.
• Deep understanding of crypto-native threats and custody models (HSM, MPC, multisig).

Responsibilities

• Set security strategy, governance and risk management for the business unit.
• Lead certifications, attestations and regulatory alignment, plus vendor risk.
• Oversee custody, wallet infrastructure, key management and wallet operations.
• Govern secure SDLC, vulnerability management, and incident response programs.
• Partner with engineering, product, legal and finance to embed security across the company.

Skills

Security governance

Senior leadership

Crypto exchange experience

Incident response leadership

Key management and custody

Smart contract security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Hashgraph is seeking a Head of Security to build and lead the security function for a high-growth digital asset trading platform. This role reports to executives, owning policy, risk management, and governance across the business unit, and partners with engineering, product, legal, and finance to embed security in every project.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in information security with leadership in crypto or exchange environments, deep knowledge of custody models and smart contract