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Senior Specialist Field Engineer, Federal Security

CoreWeave
Location
Washington, D.C.
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Technology
Salary
$165,000 to $220,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • U.S. citizen with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance or active Secret with ability to obtain TS/SCI
  • B.S. in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of proven experience as a Solutions Architect, engineer, researcher or forward deployed engineer in cloud infrastructure focusing on building distributed systems or HPC/cloud services, with an expertise focused on securing Kubernetes workloads
  • 3+ years of that experience directly supporting federal customer and/or Defense Industrial Base (DIB) engagements in a customer-facing technical role
  • Hands-on experience delivering systems into accredited federal environments, with demonstrated fluency in at least one of: FedRAMP authorization, DoD Impact Level accreditation, RMF/ATO packages, and/or CMMC readiness
  • Fluency in cloud computing concepts, architecture, and technologies with hands-on experience in designing and implementing cloud solutions
Nice to have
  • Experience with DoD network environments (NIPR/SIPR/JWICS) or IC cloud programs
  • Prior work at a Cloud Service Provider, defense prime, or federal systems integrator supporting a FedRAMP or DoD authorization boundary
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CMMC RP, CCA, CCA, or equivalent
  • Experience securing AI/ML training and inference workloads for national security missions
What the job really is

As a Senior Specialist Field Engineer at CoreWeave, you will serve as the primary technical contact for federal customers, focusing on securing Kubernetes workloads within regulated environments. Your role includes collaborating with clients to develop tailored solutions, leading proof of concept initiatives, and ensuring compliance with federal security standards. You will also engage in technical leadership during customer interactions and contribute to product development based on customer feedback.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary supplemental life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed in the posting, but a range is provided in a separate section
  • Role involves significant customer interaction and travel to secure facilities
  • Focus on federal compliance may limit exposure to broader cloud technologies
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