About CleanStart:

CleanStart is revolutionizing software supply chain security through our
advanced vulnerability database platform and CleanStart product line. We provide
hardened, vulnerability-free container images with built-in security, compliance,
and performance benefits. Our mission is to transform container security by
eliminating pre-existing vulnerabilities and providing full visibility and control over
the software supply chain.

Role Overview:

As Senior Manager of Threat Research, you will provide strategic leadership for
CleanStart's vulnerability intelligence operations and security advisory services. You will
build and lead a high-performing team responsible for vulnerability tracking,
security scanner integrations, and compliance monitoring. Your executive-level
guidance will shape our threat research roadmap, establish industry partnerships,
and ensure our security intelligence capabilities deliver maximum value to
customers. This pivotal leadership role will directly influence CleanStart's position as a
leader in supply chain security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for CleanStart's vulnerability intelligence
  platform
• Build, mentor, and lead a team of threat research engineers
• Establish key performance indicators and drive operational excellence for
  vulnerability management
• Forge strategic partnerships with security scanner providers (Grype, Snyk,
  Trivy, etc.)
• Represent CleanStart Security at industry conferences and security forums
• Direct the development of high-value customer security advisories and
  threat intelligence reports
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with Product, Engineering, and Customer
  Success teams
• Oversee compliance monitoring and establish security standards for the
  organization
• Develop threat intelligence sharing programs with industry partners and
  security communities
• Drive innovation in vulnerability assessment, criticality ranking, and
  exploitability tracking

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 5+ years in vulnerability
  management
• 5+ years of people management experience, preferably leading security
  teams
• Proven track record of building and scaling security operations
• Executive-level communication skills with experience presenting to
  technical and non-technical audiences
• Deep understanding of vulnerability intelligence platforms and security
  scanner ecosystems
• Experience establishing security advisory programs and vulnerability
  response processes
• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks (FIPS, NIST, SOC2, etc.)
• Strategic thinking with ability to translate security concepts into business
  value
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
  preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a CISO, Director of Security, or similar senior security role
• Background in building security product strategies or security service
  offerings
• Knowledge of container security and software supply chain protection
• Experience establishing industry partnerships and intelligence sharing
  programs
• Understanding of threat intelligence platforms and vulnerability databases
• Background in security metrics development and ROI analysis
• Published research or speaking engagements in the security community
• History of successful security product launches or security program
  implementations

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