Director, Emerging Technologies

skillventory - A Leading Talent Research Firm

full-time

Posted on: 9/25/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States

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About the role

Guide secure development practices and perform smart contract reviews
Conduct smart contract security audits and assessments for blockchain and crypto initiatives
Stay current with technological advancements, research and document best practices
Monitor vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies
Develop training materials and empower developers and business units with security tools
Partner with Enterprise Cybersecurity teams to enhance Fidelity’s overall security posture
Contribute to cybersecurity strategies across emerging technologies and high-visibility projects

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related analytical field; advanced degree preferred
8+ years of experience in emerging technologies
1+ year of hands-on smart contract security audit experience
Proven experience in smart contract assessments
Deep knowledge of libraries, templates, and protocols (e.g., OpenZeppelin, Web3.js)
Proficiency in testing methodologies: unit testing, property-based testing, dynamic testing, fuzzing (e.g., Truffle, Ethers.js)
Familiarity with monitoring tools, alerts, and logging mechanisms
Experience with development platforms such as Hardhat, Foundry, or Forge
Strong understanding of crypto audit operations and security requirements
Expertise in key sharding algorithms and multi-party computation (MPC)
Key lifecycle management and digital wallet security
Secure storage, transfer, and exchange of digital assets
Experience with custody platforms such as Fireblocks
Advanced knowledge of programming languages: Solidity, Rust, Python
Familiarity with blockchain platforms: Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche
Understanding of DeFi operations, staking, node operations, tokenization, and ERC-20 standards
Preferred: Exposure to generative AI, software bots, multi-user platforms, games, and social media applications
Preferred: Experience with security testing, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing
Preferred: Familiarity with cloud security platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Strong technical acumen, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration