Data Protection Lead

Why work at Nebius Nebius is leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. We create the tools and resources our customers need to solve real-world challenges and transform industries, without massive infrastructure costs or the need to build large in-house AI/ML teams. Our employees work at the cutting edge of AI cloud infrastructure alongside some of the most experienced and innovative leaders and engineers in the field. Where we work Headquartered in Amsterdam and listed on Nasdaq, Nebius has a global footprint with RD hubs across Europe, North America, and Israel. The team of over 1400 employees includes more than 400 highly skilled engineers with deep expertise across hardware and software engineering, as well as an in-house AI RD team. The Role We are looking for a Data Protection Lead to design, implement, and maintain robust security controls that protect our databases from unauthorized access, data breaches, and compliance risks. This role is critical to safeguarding sensitive data while enabling secure and efficient access for internal systems and users. You will work closely with infrastructure, application, and security teams to ensure our database environments meet the highest security and compliance standards. Key Responsibilities Design and enforce database security architectures and best practices Implement access controls, authentication, authorization, and encryption (at rest and in transit) Monitor databases for suspicious activity and security incidents Perform vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and security audits Define and manage data classification and protection policies Support compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS as applicable) Secure backups, replication, and disaster recovery processes Work with DevOps and application teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines Investigate and respond to database security incidents Maintain documentation, standards, and security guidelines Required Skills Experience Strong experience in database security (3–7+ years depending on seniority) Deep knowledge of major databases such as: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, or similar Expertise in:Role-based access control (RBAC) Encryption and key management Database auditing and logging Hands-on experience with security tools (DAM, SIEM, vulnerability scanners) Solid understanding of networking, IAM, and OS-level security Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) Strong incident response and troubleshooting skills Nice to Have Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, or vendor-specific DB certs) Experience with data masking, tokenization, or DLP solutions Knowledge of Zero Trust and defense-in-depth architectures Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) Experience securing high-scale or mission-critical systems What we offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth within Nebius. Flexible working arrangements. A dynamic and collaborative work environment that values initiative and innovation. We’re growing and expanding our products every day. If you’re up to the challenge and are excited about AI and ML as much as we are, join us!