Director, Cybersecurity

ABOUT HUT 8

Imagine the ultimate destination for those who want to work at the cutting edge of technology energy and infrastructure. Hut8 is on a mission to build and operate some of the worlds largest data centers for next-generation computing workloads including AI Colocation Cloud and Bitcoin Mining. We are proud to offer interesting and challenging opportunities for individuals who want to build teams solve problems and make an impact from day one. If youre an ambitious individual looking for a career that is as rewarding as it is challenging youve come to the right place.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Partner Cyber Security is the leader accountable for defining and building Hut 8s entire security program from the ground up. Operating at the domain owner this person owns security strategy architecture and governance across corporate IT mining operations data-center infrastructure cloud and AI/compute environments. They set the security vision establish the control framework manage the cyber security vendor (i.e. Kernel Advisory) relationship and in-house Security Operations capability. This is a hands-on builder-leader role reporting into the Technology organization.

What Youll Do

Define and own Hut 8s end-to-end cybersecurity strategy roadmap and security architecture spanning corporate IT mining operations data centers cloud and AI/compute environments.

Establish the enterprise security control framework and governance risk & compliance (GRC) program aligning to recognized standards (e.g. NIST CSF ISO 27001 SOC 2) and relevant regulatory obligations.

Design defense-in-depth architecture across network segmentation identity & access management (IAM) endpoint cloud and OT/industrial control systems embedding security by default into all new systems.

Build and lead the Security Operations capability threat detection monitoring incident response and vulnerability management.

Own identity and access governance including privileged access MFA SSO least-privilege policy and access reviews across the enterprise.

Lead incident response and breach management end to end: preparation detection containment eradication recovery and post-incident review including executive and regulatory communication.

Manage the security vendor ecosystem and budget defining tooling strategy evaluating and selecting platforms and setting clear exit criteria for reducing external dependency.

Establish the security awareness and anti-phishing program driving a security-conscious culture across a rapidly scaling multi-site workforce.

Partner with Software Networking Data Engineering Business Intelligence and Applied AI leaders to secure the technology lifecycle production platforms and enterprise data without slowing delivery.

Recruit mentor and grow the internal security team building the cyber security internal capacity.

ABOUT YOU

• 7 years of progressive cybersecurity/information security experience including 3 years in a security leadership or director role; experience at a publicly traded company (SOX environment) strongly preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or a related field; Masters or security certifications (CISSP CISM CCSP GIAC) strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of security architecture cloud and SaaS security identity & access management network security and endpoint/OT security; deep familiarity with SaaS-first corporate environments.
• Hands-on experience owning security compliance frameworks and audits SOC 2 NIST CSF / ISO 27001 SOX ITGC and PCI including third-party audit and assessment leadership.
• Proven delivery of enterprise security programs SIEM/SOC EDR vulnerability management incident response and identity & access management.
• Experience securing platform integrations APIs CI/CD pipelines and cloud/data architecture plus disciplined testing and control-validation practices.
• Demonstrated security budgeting and vendor/MSSP negotiation and management experience including transitioning capabilities in-house.
• Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder skills across technical and non-technical audiences up to board level.

ABOUT THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is in office at our corporate headquarters in the Brickell area of Miami Florida. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WHAT MAKES HUT 8 A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Hut 8 offers a benefits and wellness program that includes medical dental vision life andshort-term and long-term disability insurance as well as paid time are proud to invest in building the best team in the industry. At all levels of the organizationwe are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit radical transparency and relentless growth mentality.

At Hut 8 you will have the opportunity to:

Work with bright driven peers from a range of educational and professional backgroundsincluding software development energy engineering entrepreneurship investmentbanking private equity and management consulting

Design and pitch new products services and other initiatives to a leadership teamconsisting of serial entrepreneurs and seasoned executives and backed by a board ofdirectors consisting of industry veterans of energy finance and government

Debate ideas and alternatives in a truly meritocratic setting where the learning curve issteep and the lessons come from both senior and junior members of the team

Build a lifelong network of friends and professional connections at the cutting-edgeintersection of technology energy and infrastructure