Senior Specialist Field Engineer, Federal Security
About this role
Professionals who thrive on tackling complex federal security challenges and shaping the future of specialized compute will find an ideal home in this team. CoreWeave builds the essential cloud platform for AI, supporting infrastructure that powers the AI revolution across data centers, hardware systems, and customer workloads. As a Senior Specialist Field Engineer in Federal Security, you will act as the lead security technologist for federal engagements, partnering with DoD, Intelligence Community, and civilian agencies to architect accredited AI and HPC environments that meet rigorous mission and compliance requirements. You will guide customers through their entire lifecycle, from establishing secure Kubernetes environments to driving Authorization to ATO efforts under the NIST Risk Management Framework. This role exists to bridge advanced cloud infrastructure with federal compliance demands, allowing you to influence product roadmaps while delivering mission-critical solutions. Individuals who excel here combine deep technical expertise in Kubernetes and federal security frameworks with strong customer-facing leadership skills.
What you will do
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers, establishing strong technical relationships and ensuring their success with CoreWeave's cloud infrastructure offerings.
- Act as the lead security technologist for federal engagements, partnering with DoD, Intelligence Community, and civilian agency customers to architect accredited AI and HPC environments.
- Translate federal security and compliance requirements into concrete Kubernetes and GPU infrastructure architecture and controls.
- Support Authorization to Operate efforts under the NIST Risk Management Framework by contributing to control narratives, System Security Plans, and continuous monitoring evidence.
- Lead proof of concept initiatives to showcase the value and viability of CoreWeave's solutions within specific environments, including classified enclaves and air-gapped deployments.
- Act as a virtual member of the Security product and engineering teams by identifying opportunities for product enhancement and channeling federal customer requirements into the roadmap.
- Conduct periodic technical reviews and assessments of customer workloads to pinpoint optimization opportunities and address compliance drift or control gaps.
What you need
- U.S. citizen with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance or active Secret with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
- 7+ years of proven experience as a Solutions Architect, engineer, researcher, or forward-deployed engineer in cloud infrastructure focusing on distributed systems or HPC.
- 3+ years of experience directly supporting federal customer or Defense Industrial Base engagements in a customer-facing technical role.
- Hands-on experience delivering systems into accredited federal environments with demonstrated fluency in FedRAMP authorization, DoD Impact Level accreditation, RMF/ATO packages, or CMMC readiness.
- Deep understanding of administering Kubernetes clusters, including controls such as RBAC, admission controllers, and container security.
- Working knowledge of hardened container supply chains in regulated environments including image provenance, SBOMs, FIPS 140-validated cryptography, and STIG-compliant baselines.
- B.S. in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
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, or equivalent
- Experience securing AI/ML training and inference workloads for national security missions
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for this position?
The salary range for this role is $165,000 to $220,000.
What clearance level is required for this role?
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance or an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. Candidates must also have a willingness to support work in SCIFs and other secure facilities as required.
What kind of technical background is expected for this role?
Candidates need 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. This must include expertise in securing Kubernetes workloads and delivering systems into accredited federal environments.
Where is the position located?
The position is based in Washington, D.C., with occasional travel required to customer and government facilities, as well as industry events.