Vulnerability Operation Center Lead

Imagine leading the charge in safeguarding an advanced AI cloud platform, where your expertise directly shapes the security posture of groundbreaking technology. At Nebius, we are not just building cloud infrastructure; we are powering the global AI economy. If you are a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a knack for leadership and a passion for proactive defense, then stepping into our fully remote Vulnerability Operation Center Lead role, open to talent worldwide, could be your next pivotal move. You will be at the forefront of protecting our innovative stack, from data and model training to production deployment, ensuring our systems remain resilient against the ever-evolving threat landscape.

About Nebius

Nebius is rapidly defining a new era in cloud infrastructure, specifically tailored for the burgeoning global AI economy. Our full-stack AI cloud platform empowers developers and enterprises to innovate without the immense costs and complexities traditionally associated with building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure. We are an organization built by engineers, for engineers, tackling the most challenging problems across large-scale GPU orchestration, inference optimization, compute, storage, networking, and applied AI. With a Nasdaq listing (NBIS), a headquarters in Amsterdam, and R&D hubs spanning Europe, the UK, North America, and Israel, our diverse team of over 1,500 professionals includes hundreds of engineers boasting profound expertise in hardware, software, and AI R&D.

Role Overview

Our dedicated Vulnerability Operation Center team is vital to this mission. They meticulously manage the entire vulnerability lifecycle across Nebius's extensive cloud infrastructure, product offerings, and intricate hardware stack. This includes everything from initial detection and precise triage to comprehensive remediation tracking and essential reporting. The team continuously refines its vulnerability triaging capabilities, elevates vulnerability data quality, and drives highly effective remediation efforts. Crucially, they serve as the immediate first line of response for the most critical security issues we face.

Key Responsibilities

Your contributions will encompass several key areas, guiding our security efforts and leading a skilled team:

Lead and Mentor: Oversee and develop the Vulnerability Operation Center team, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and robust security practices.
Oversee Vulnerability Lifecycle: Take charge of the end-to-end vulnerability management process, ensuring efficient detection, accurate triage, diligent tracking, and successful remediation across our diverse infrastructure.
Enhance Security Posture: Drive strategic initiatives to continuously improve vulnerability triaging capabilities and elevate the quality of our vulnerability data, making our defenses smarter and more proactive.
Drive Remediation: Champion effective remediation strategies, working closely with engineering and product teams to ensure timely and thorough resolution of identified vulnerabilities.
Strategic Reporting: Develop and present clear, concise vulnerability reports and metrics to senior leadership and key stakeholders, offering insights into our security health and progress.
Incident Response Leadership: Act as the primary point of contact and lead our rapid response efforts for critical security vulnerabilities, minimizing potential impact and ensuring swift resolution.

What You'll Bring

We are looking for a leader who embodies technical depth, strategic vision, and a proactive approach to cybersecurity. Your background should include:

Proven Experience: Extensive professional experience in vulnerability management, security operations, or a similar cybersecurity leadership role within a complex, cloud-native environment.
Leadership Acumen: Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and manage a high-performing technical team, fostering growth and accountability.
Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of common vulnerability types, attack vectors, and exploitation techniques relevant to cloud infrastructure, software products, and hardware.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of dissecting complex security issues and developing practical, effective solutions.
Communication Prowess: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to articulate technical risks and remediation strategies clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Process Optimization: A track record of developing and implementing efficient security processes and workflows.

What You'll Gain

Joining Nebius means more than just a job; it is an opportunity to significantly impact the future of AI and cloud security. Here’s what you can expect:

Global Impact: Be a cornerstone in securing a cutting-edge, global AI cloud platform that is changing industries worldwide.
Innovation at Scale: Work at the forefront of technology, engaging with large-scale GPU orchestration, advanced AI/ML infrastructure, and complex cloud environments.
Flexible Work: Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a fully remote role, collaborating with a diverse, international team from anywhere in the world.
Professional Growth: Access unparalleled opportunities for continuous learning and professional development, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in hardware, software, and AI.
Collaborative Culture: Thrive in an engineer-driven environment where ownership, challenging hard problems, and building exceptional products are at the core of everything we do.