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Security Engineer - Federal (FieldOps)

C3 AI
Location
Tysons, Virginia, United States
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • US Citizenship or US Permanent Residence
  • Active security clearance (Secret or higher)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in information security, DevSecOps, or a related field
  • Strong understanding of security principles, practices, and technologies
  • Experience with vulnerability management activities (CVEs, IOCs, etc.)
Nice to have
  • Experience with cloud security and securing cloud-based applications
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards such as NIST 800-53, CMMC, and FedRAMP
  • Experience with security automation and orchestration tools
  • Experience with hardened container registries (e.g., Iron Bank, Chainguard), FIPS 140-2/3 validation, and SBOM generation/traceability tooling
What the job really is

The Security Engineer - Federal will act as the technical owner for security processes related to Federal deployments at C3 AI. This role involves managing security evidence, automating continuous monitoring, addressing unique security requirements for Federal customers, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with security standards throughout the deployment lifecycle.

Benefits
  • Excellent benefits
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Generous equity plan
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed beyond the range
  • Active security clearance required
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
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