Incident Commander, OSS-SIRT
Company Description
The Linux Foundation is a 501(c)(6) non-profit that provides a neutral, trusted hub for developers and organizations to code, manage, and scale open technology projects and ecosystems.
The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) is a cross-industry organization at the Linux Foundation that brings together the industry's most important open source security initiatives and the individuals and companies that support them. The OpenSSF is committed to collaboration and working both upstream and with existing communities to advance open source security for all.
Role Summary
The Incident Commander (OSS-SIRT) ensures the Akrites program is successful through coordinated execution across research, engineering, SRE, OSS-SIRT, external contributors, and stakeholders. This role translates strategy into delivery.
This person is involved in most efforts and programs throughout the Akrites project — able to unblock, connect, and serve as the operational glue between all moving parts of the project. Working closely with the CTO as their operational extension, this role requires a deep understanding of different communication styles and the ability to organize concurrent workstreams.
Key Responsibilities
Manage AI security roadmap milestones
Coordinate cross-team deliverables
Track risk, dependencies, and release timelines
Interface with board, sponsors, and partners
Ensure transparency and reporting across the program
Qualifications
Required
7–12 years in technical program management
Experience in security PSIRT, CERT, or CSIRT-related initiatives
Strong cross-functional coordination skills
Preferred
Experience in open source governance environments
Prior exposure to research and engineering integration
Success Indicators
OSS-SIRT roadmap delivered on time and transparently
Clear cross-team alignment maintained throughout the program
Stakeholder confidence in OSS-SIRT program maturity
Additional Information
Salary: $185,000 – $200,000 USD
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The Linux Foundation is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in their country of residence without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
Requires 7–12 years in technical program management, security PSIRT/CERT/CSIRT initiatives, and strong cross-functional coordination; open source governance and research-engineering integration preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- managing milestones
- coordinating deliverables
- tracking dependencies
Skills & Tools
AI
Job Details
- Category: Project and Program Management
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Salary: USD 185,000 – 200,000 / year
- Languages: English
About The Linux Foundation
A neutral, trusted hub that helps developers and organizations build, manage, and scale open technology projects and ecosystems. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs