Job Description

Riot Platforms, Inc. (“Riot”) is a Bitcoin-driven industry leader dedicated to developing and operating large-scale data centers for high-performance computing and Bitcoin mining. With a vertically integrated strategy, Riot is actively expanding its mining operations, particularly in Texas and Kentucky, while also supporting innovation and growth through its engineering and fabrication teams in Denver, Colorado, and Houston, Texas.

Join us as we build the world’s leading Bitcoin and digital infrastructure platform, now expanding into large-scale data centers for high-performance computing (HPC) and AI clients, and help shape the future of digital assets and advanced computing.

Key attributes we are looking for

At Riot, our team members have unparalleled opportunities to work on groundbreaking initiatives that are shaping the future of our company. Our innovative spirit has positioned us as a leader in the industry, driving advancements that are setting new standards at the intersection of Bitcoin mining and energy.

If you are passionate about Bitcoin and eager to be part of this dynamic sector, Riot is where your journey begins. We value creativity, innovation, and a relentless drive to enhance organizational efficiency. With strong communication skills and the ability to multitask, you excel at identifying problems and delivering effective solutions. You take initiative, work independently, and maintain a sharp attention to detail. At Riot, our employees aren’t just part of the future—they’re creating it.

About the role

Riot Platforms is seeking a Director, Security to provide proactive leadership, expertise, and oversight for a comprehensive, best-practices security program across the enterprise -including data centers, critical infrastructure, and high-value sites. This role strengthens safety, minimizes risk and liability, and oversees violence prevention, training and awareness, threat assessment, incident response, physical security upgrades, and related policies. The Director will partner closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement, as well as internal stakeholders, to deliver timely responses that align with safety, quality, management, and financial priorities.

Essential Functions

• Oversee global organizational security, Company Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), including developing and enforcing physical security standards for all Riot data centers, hosting environments, and critical technology facilities.
• Continuously evaluate and adjust controls for emerging threats to data center and bitcoin mining environments (e.g., unauthorized access, sabotage, insider risk, and physical impacts to power/cooling systems).
• Oversee travel and event security plans.
• Review and regularly audit organizational policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the VP of Human Resources on hiring, firing, and business partnership risk assessments.
• Establish and oversee the execution of goals, plans, objectives, policies, and procedures related to employee personal safety and security, violence prevention, security incident investigations, emergency response, and coordination with law enforcement agencies.
• Oversee the development of a comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention program (awareness, reporting, training, and response).
• Serve as a key advisor to Executives on physical risk to Riot’s facilities and potential business/operational impacts.
• Develop and monitor security operations budget; ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures. Forecast and justify capital and operational security expenditures specific to data center environments, including physical hardening, monitoring, and redundancy.
• Lead or support investigations involving facility access abuses, equipment tampering, and incidents impacting critical infrastructure.
• Participate in identifying capital expenditure projects for security, recommending and prioritizing investments that strengthen data center resilience (access control, monitoring, incident response).
• Assure compliance with all applicable codes and standards.
• Develop, manage, and maintain statistical and annual reports, including tracking and reporting data center–specific physical security metrics (access violations, incident response times, audit findings, remediation status).
• Oversee the management of incident tracking systems for security-related events (trespassing, assault, theft, graffiti, vandalism, etc.) and coordinate information sharing with law enforcement

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Describe the experience and attributes of the ideal candidate
• Excellent working knowledge of physical security principles and facilities technology systems, with high-level skills in access control and video monitoring technology. Exceptional candidates will have experience in complex, multi-site organizations, preferably with data centers or other mission-critical facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and mitigate emerging threats to data center and bitcoin mining environments, and proficiency in designing and maintaining layered security controls (e.g., perimeter protection, biometrics, CCTV, intrusion detection) within these facilities.
• Strong analytical skills for developing, analyzing, and implementing recommendations to enhance physical and operational security (e.g., redundancy, compartmentalization, strict access management).
• Expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention programs and ability to promote effective training on security protocols, access procedures, and emergency response in technical facilities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent education/experience considered.
• 15+ years of combined investigative law enforcement, government, security management, and threat assessment experience. Experience overseeing security for data centers or other critical infrastructure facilities is strongly preferred.
• Multidisciplinary experience: quantifiable experience working in or around another industry - education, hospitality, law, business, etc.
• 5+ years previous board or organizational experience, professional or volunteer.

Preferred Education and Experience

• CTM (ATAP).
• ASIS or other security certification. Additional certifications related to data center or critical infrastructure security are a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Base salary range $150,000 - $180,000 (commensurate with experience) + bonus + sign-on equity grant.
• 401k plan with company matching
• Great medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from
• Long-term and Short-term disability
• Additional benefit options (Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance, and more)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• A fun company culture with tremendous growth opportunities!

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

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