Security Architect

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT HUT 8

Imagine the ultimate destination for those who want to work at the cutting edge of technology, energy, and infrastructure. Hut 8 is on a mission to build and operate some of the world's 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 you're an ambitious individual looking for a career that is as rewarding as it is challenging, you've come to the right place.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Security Architect plays a critical leadership role in defining and advancing Hut 8's cybersecurity strategy. This individual will design and implement enterprise security architectures, lead risk management initiatives, guide secure-by-design principles across infrastructure and applications, and serve as a key advisor to senior leadership. This role requires a blend of technical depth, strategic vision, and cross-functional influence to drive security maturity across an environment supporting AI, colocation, and digital asset operations.

Some of the key responsibilities you should expect are the following :

• Design and continuously evolve the enterprise security architecture, ensuring scalability and resilience, in alignment with zero-trust
• Lead vulnerability management efforts, including scanning, prioritization, and coordinated remediation across teams.
• Own endpoint protection platform (EPP) architecture and effectiveness, overseeing deployment, coverage, and performance of systems like Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
• Lead threat modeling, architecture assessments, and security design reviews for new infrastructure, AI, and platform initiatives in alignment with zero trust.
• Develop and maintain security policies, SOPs, protocols, and training to promote a security-first culture.
• Own incident response architecture and playbooks; lead incident response efforts.
• Drive compliance strategy and compliance with SOC 2, ITGC, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Continuously evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies to mature the security posture.
• Monitor and analyze security logs and SIEM alerts, developing automation and workflows for detection and response.

ABOUT YOU

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, and short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as paid time off. We are proud to invest in building the best team in the industry. At all levels of the organization, we 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 backgrounds including software development, energy, engineering, entrepreneurship, investment banking, private equity, and management consulting

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

▶ Debate ideas and alternatives in a truly meritocratic setting where the learning curve is steep 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-edge intersection of technology, energy, and infrastructure