Vannevar Labs

Offensive Cyber Director

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense Technology, CybersecurityIndustries

Job Description

Salary: Not Specified Location Type: 100% Remote (within the US) Employment Type: Not Specified

Position Overview

Vannevar Labs is seeking a self-driven, mission-motivated expert to lead a new business unit focused on offensive cyber capabilities. Our mission is to be the technology backbone for strategic competition against peer adversaries, supporting critical missions in intelligence, information operations, special activities, and perception management. We have a proven track record since 2019, supporting all US service branches, multiple combatant commands, partner nations, and the intelligence community with both hardware and software products. We have experienced significant growth, achieving $80M in run-rate revenue and securing $91M in venture capital funding.

The Role

Vannevar has expanded its capabilities into targeting, geospatial, sensing, and economic warfare. We see a significant opportunity to expand our cyber capabilities into the offensive domain to address real security threats, particularly concerning counter-narcotics and cartels in the NORTHCOM and SOUTHCOM AORs. As the leader of this new business unit, you will spearhead a cross-functional team of engineers and strategists, laying the foundation for our offensive cyber endeavors.

Responsibilities

  • Make new product bets within our cyber capabilities, with autonomy over the growth, success, strategy, and engineering teams deployed into this business unit.
  • Take complete ownership of the outcome of the business unit.
  • Deeply embed with customer groups to understand specific mission problems.
  • Develop and deploy cyber capabilities to solve those mission problems.
  • Partner with the Business Development function to go-to-market and grow the business unit.

What We Offer

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 100% remote-first culture with WeWork access for all full-time employees
  • Unlimited PTO, including competitive vacation and holiday schedules
  • Lifestyle stipends:
    • Monthly mental health, wellness, and fitness stipend
    • In-home office setup stipend
    • Family planning assistance
  • Salary top-up during military reserve duty
  • Fully paid parental leave
  • Child and pet care reimbursement during travel

Company Information

Vannevar Labs is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't feel like a perfect fit. If you're passionate about contributing to our mission, we'd love to hear from you!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: We are committed to protecting the privacy of all applicants. Official emails from Vannevar Labs will come from an @vannevarlabs.com domain. Please be vigilant of potential scams and do not share passwords, financial information, or other sensitive personal data in response to unsolicited requests.

Skills

Cybersecurity
Offensive Cyber Operations
Product Development
Team Leadership
Strategy
Engineering Management

Vannevar Labs

Advanced data collection for national security

About Vannevar Labs

Vannevar Labs enhances national security by providing advanced data collection and analysis tools primarily for government agencies and defense contractors. Their main product, Decrypt, simplifies the process of gathering public data from hard-to-reach sources while ensuring secure and anonymous data collection. This platform decentralizes data collection, pulling information from various global sources without requiring user interaction, using layered obfuscation methods to protect data integrity and user identities. Decrypt's open architecture allows for quick integration with other applications, making it adaptable to various needs. Vannevar Labs operates on a subscription-based model, charging clients for access to Decrypt, which ensures a steady revenue stream. The company's goal is to leverage technology to improve national security and maintain its reputation as a trusted provider in the defense sector.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$89MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, DefenseIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Palantir Technologies in the defense sector.
Potential regulatory scrutiny over data privacy and AI ethics.
Dependence on government contracts vulnerable to budget and political changes.

Differentiation

Vannevar Labs integrates advanced NLP and computer vision for national security solutions.
Decrypt platform decentralizes data collection, ensuring secure and anonymous data gathering.
Open architecture allows Decrypt to integrate with government and commercial applications.

Upsides

Raised $75M in Series B funding, boosting product development and expansion.
Decrypt deployed across 15 key government agencies, generating $25M in sales.
Growing demand for AI-driven cybersecurity aligns with Vannevar Labs' offerings.

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