About the company
Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.
Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.
Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Research & Requirement Definition: Threat-to-Solution Mapping, Market Analysis & Scouting, Vendor Due Diligence.
- Technical Validation & Proof-of-Concept (PoC) Leadership: PoC Planning & Design, Hands-on Environment Setup, Testing & Analysis, Artifact Generation.
- Decision Support & Communication: Recommendation & Insight, Integration Planning.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 6+ years in Security Engineering, Security Architecture, or a dedicated Security Research role focused on solution validation and vendor management.
- Technical Depth: Deep understanding of modern cloud security principles (e.g., AWS/Azure/GCP security models, Kubernetes/containers, network segmentation, IaC scanning, least privilege, identity-centric security, confidential computing).
- Programming and Automation: Strong scripting / programming skills (e.g., Python, Go, or similar) for automating PoCs, building test harnesses, and integrating tools via APIs and CI/CD pipelines.
- Solutions Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience with the architecture, deployment, and testing of two or more enterprise-grade security tools (e.g., SIEM/SOAR platforms, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Vulnerability Management, Secrets Management).
- PoC Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to plan and execute complex technical Proof-of-Concepts, including setting up test environments and defining quantitative success metrics.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate complex technical findings into clear business risk and strategic recommendations. Strong written and verbal communication.
- Nice-to-haves: Experience in Cloud or Cloud-Heavy companies. Experience in a compliance-focused industry (e.g., finance, healthcare, or cloud infrastructure) and familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, or GDPR. Advanced professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSK or relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS/GCP/Azure Security Specialty). Experience contributing to security standards, open-source tools, talks, or publications.
Conditions
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth and learning opportunities
- Flexibility and ownership
- Collaborative and innovative culture
- Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
- International environment and talented teams