Director: Security

@ Sentient Labs

About The Role

Sentient Labs is seeking a highly experienced Director: Security to lead the design, implementation, and governance of security across our AI and Crypto platforms. You will ensure our company’s infrastructure, AI models, blockchain systems, backend infra, front end and customer data are safeguarded against evolving cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Leadership & Strategy: Define and implement security strategy across AI, blockchain, and cloud; establish policies and governance frameworks; lead incident response, risk assessments, and threat modeling; and mentor a world-class security team.
• AI & Data Security: Protect proprietary AI models and data pipelines; secure ML infrastructure; implement privacy-preserving techniques.
• Crypto & Blockchain Security: Oversee smart contract audits, test deployment pipelines; protect user assets and monitor on-chain activities; partner for external security audits.
• Infrastructure & Application Security: Implement cloud security best practices; harden DevSecOps pipelines; integrate security by design.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure regulatory compliance (GDPR, SOC2, ISO, PCI-DSS); lead risk assessments for third-party vendors; collaborate on KYC/AML security.

Qualifications

Minimum 10+ years of security leadership experience with deep expertise in fintech, crypto, or AI-driven environments. Must have a proven track record in cybersecurity strategy and incident management, with strong knowledge of blockchain protocols, smart contracts (Solidity, Rust), cryptography, cloud security, DevSecOps, and secure software development lifecycle. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, OSCP, CCSK, or blockchain security certs are preferred.

Key skills/competency

• Security Strategy
• Infosec
• Blockchain
• Cloud Security
• AI Security
• DevSecOps
• Compliance
• Risk Management
• Incident Response
• Team Leadership