Vice President Artificial Intelligence

• Define and own the multi-year AI strategy spanning generative AI agentic workflows machine learning-based detection and responsible AI governance.
• Build and maintain a compelling AI product roadmap aligned to the Rapid7 Command Platform including Exposure Command InsightIDR and managed detection and response services.
• Build and lead a high-performing AI organization defining the team structure roles and capabilities needed to execute Rapid7's AI strategy as it evolves.
• Drive the development of large language model-powered and agentic capabilities like AI-generated risk summaries and autonomous security operations center workflows.
• Partner with Rapid7 SOC teams to integrate threat intelligence data into AI models for adversary-aware vulnerability prioritization and detection.
• Establish robust machine learning operations practices model governance and responsible artificial intelligence frameworks across all features.
• Serve as an external thought leader and executive spokesperson for Rapid7 with analysts customers and at major industry conferences.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success to translate sophisticated AI capabilities into measurable business outcomes for cybersecurity leaders.

• Bring 12+ years of progressive experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning with at least 5 years in a senior executive leadership role within a SaaS or cybersecurity company.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of successfully building and shipping AI-powered products at scale including generative AI large language model integration and agentic systems.
• Possess a deep understanding of the cybersecurity domain including threat detection vulnerability management exposure management or managed services markets.
• Exhibit expert ability to lead mentor and grow cross-functional teams of data scientists machine learning engineers and specialized product managers.
• Show strategic doing by breaking down complex multi-year research and product visions into time-bound milestones executing quickly and pivoting where necessary to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration by building a global network and working seamlessly across organizational boundaries to deliver sustainable improvements that create customer value.
• Practice accountability by holding self and teams responsible for driving high-quality product delivery and meeting business commitments within clear timelines.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex artificial intelligence concepts and roadmap rationale to foster commitment from board members and non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain technical fluency with machine learning frameworks cloud AI platforms large language models prompt engineering and retrieval-augmented generation architectures.
• Apply a strong understanding of model monitoring machine learning operations and AI observability in production environments to ensure system reliability and explainability.
• Embody our core values to foster a culture of excellence that drives meaningful impact and collective success.

What We Do

At Rapid7 our vision is to create a secure digital world for our customers our industry and our communities. We do this by harnessing our collective expertise and passion to challenge what’s possible and drive extraordinary impact. We’re building a dynamic and collaborative workplace where new ideas are welcome. Protecting 11000+ customers against bad actors and threats means we’re continuing to push the envelope - just like we’ve been doing for the past 20 years. If you’re ready to solve some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity we’re ready to help you take command of your career. Join us.

Why Work With Us

With our products research and open source communities we’re building a secure digital future for everyone. This means constantly learning and evolving in an industry that’s anything but stagnant. You’ll be faced with tough challenges and given the support to find creative solutions that drive our business and your career forward.

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