Principal Security Engineer

Posted:
10/4/2024, 5:14:26 AM

Location(s):
New Jersey, United States ⋅ New York, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States ⋅ Washington, United States ⋅ Sunnyvale, California, United States ⋅ Bellevue, Washington, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

CoreWeave is a specialized cloud provider, delivering a massive scale of GPU compute resources on top of the industry’s fastest and most flexible infrastructure. CoreWeave builds cloud solutions for compute intensive use cases — VFX and rendering, machine learning and AI, batch processing, and Pixel Streaming — that are up to 35 times faster and 80% less expensive than the large, generalized public clouds. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Principal Security Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping and driving the security architecture vision across the organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, engineering, and executive leadership, to design, implement, and optimize security solutions that protect our company’s critical assets and align with business objectives. Your primary focus will be identifying the most pressing security initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mitigating risks in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of the organization's security architecture strategy, ensuring it aligns with business goals and regulatory requirements
  • Identify and prioritize critical security initiatives based on risk assessments, emerging threats, and business needs
  • Design and implement security frameworks and architectures that protect the organization’s data, applications, and infrastructure
  • Provide subject matter expertise on secure coding practices, network architecture, and cloud security to ensure robust security by design
  • Conduct comprehensive security risk assessments across various domains, including network, application, and data security
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies and guide the implementation of security controls to reduce identified risks
  • Evaluate and recommend security technologies, tools, and solutions to address current and future security challenges
  • Lead the implementation and integration of security technologies across the organization, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing expert guidance on security matters and advocating for necessary investments in security initiatives
  • Collaborate with IT, engineering, and other relevant teams to ensure security considerations are embedded in all technology projects and initiatives
  • Mentor and guide junior security engineers and other technical staff, fostering a culture of security awareness and best practices
  • Ensure that the organization’s security practices comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO/IEC 27001)
  • Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across the organizationLead the design and implementation of incident response plans, ensuring the organization is prepared to respond effectively to security breaches
  • Oversee post-incident analysis and recovery efforts, providing recommendations for improving security posture

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on security architecture and design
  • Proven experience in leading security initiatives and influencing senior leadership on security matters
  • Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (Python/Golang)
  • In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, SOC2, ISO 27001, CIS)
  • Strong understanding of network security, cloud security, application security, and data protection technologies
  • Experience with security tools and technologies, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, encryption, and IAM solutions
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or SABSA are highly desirable

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $260,000-$300,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Hybrid Workplace

Successful candidates will be expected to attend onboarding training at our NJ Headquarters for up to 2 weeks within their first month of employment, with subsequent quarterly travel requirements of 1 week duration.

If you reside within a 30-mile radius of our New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, Sunnyvale or Bellevue offices, we're excited for you to join us at the office at least three times a week, recognizing the significance we place on fostering connections, collaboration, and creativity within our office culture. Our commitment to operating as a hybrid workplace underscores our dedication to enabling our employees to tailor their work-life balance to their individual preferences

Why CoreWeave?

At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast!  We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values: 

  • Be Curious at your Core
  • Act like an Owner
  • Empower Employees
  • Deliver Best In-Class Client Experience 
  • Achieve More Together

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for take off, the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us! 

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance - 100% paid for the employee
  • Company paid Life Insurance 
  • Voluntary supplemental life insurance 
  • Short and long-term disability insurance 
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
  • Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health 
  • Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
  • Paid Parental Leave 
  • Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
  • 401(k) with a generous employer match
  • Flexible PTO
  • Catered lunch each day in our offices
  • A casual work environment
  • Work culture focused on innovative disruption

California Consumer Privacy Act - California applicants only

CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: [email protected]

 

CoreWeave

Website: https://coreweave.com/

Headquarter Location: Roseland, New Jersey, United States

Employee Count: 251-500

Year Founded: 2017

Last Funding Type: Secondary Market

Industries: Cloud Computing ⋅ Cloud Infrastructure ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Machine Learning