Director, Security Engineering, Detection and Response
Director, Security Engineering, Detection and Response
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Job Description
CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. Our technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with the most performant efficient and resilient solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017 CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers covering every region of the US and across Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies of 2024.
As the leader in the industry we thrive in an environment where adaptability and resilience are key. Our culture offers career-defining opportunities for those who excel amid change and challenge. If youre someone who thrives in a dynamic environment enjoys solving complex problems and is eager to make a significant impact CoreWeave is the place for you. Join us and be part of a team solving some of the most exciting challenges in the industry.
CoreWeave powers the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation.
What Youll Do:
CoreWeave is a specialized cloud provider delivering a fast flexible and powerful platform for compute-intensive workloads. Were passionate about solving complex infrastructure challenges and securing our environment so that our customers can innovate without compromise.
We are seeking a Director of Detection and Response Engineering to lead our security detection incident response and offensive security teams. This senior leader will be responsible for designing and executing strategies to identify contain and mitigate threats while proactively testing and hardening our defenses.
The Director of Detection and Response Engineering will own the strategy architecture and execution for:
- Detection & Response Engineering Designing building and tuning detection systems to rapidly identify malicious activity and anomalies.
- Incident Response (IR) Leading CoreWeaves incident management program ensuring swift coordinated and effective responses to security events.
- Offensive Security Overseeing red team and penetration testing operations to proactively identify and remediate vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
You will lead a highly skilled technical team collaborate with senior leadership across engineering operations and compliance and drive a proactive intelligence-driven security culture.
About the role:
Detection & Response Engineering
- Build manage and optimize advanced detection capabilities across cloud infrastructure and endpoint environments.
- Develop automation and orchestration for alert triage investigation and containment.
- Continuously refine detections using threat intelligence behavioral analytics and adversary emulation.
Incident Response
- Establish and maintain CoreWeaves incident response playbooks escalation processes and tooling.
- Lead high-severity incident investigations coordinating with technical and executive stakeholders.
- Conduct thorough post-incident reviews and ensure timely remediation of findings.
Offensive Security
- Direct the offensive security program including red teaming penetration testing and adversary simulation.
- Develop scenarios that emulate real-world threats to validate defenses.
- Partner with product and engineering teams to remediate vulnerabilities and improve security-by-design.
Leadership & Strategy
- Build and mentor a high-performing team of security engineers and analysts.
- Define security KPIs metrics and reporting to measure effectiveness and inform leadership.
- Partner with CISO and other executives to align security priorities with business goals.
Who You Are:
- 10 years in cybersecurity with 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven track record in Detection & Response Engineering Incident Response and Offensive Security in cloud-native or large-scale infrastructure environments.
- Strong expertise in SIEM/SOAR platforms endpoint detection and cloud-native security tools.
- Deep understanding of adversary TTPs MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat hunting methodologies.
- Experience leading cross-functional security programs in high-growth fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred:
- Experience in GPU cloud HPC or large-scale distributed computing environments.
Wondering if youre a good fit We believe in investing in our people and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams even if you arent a 100% skill or experience match.
Why CoreWeave
At CoreWeave we work hard have fun and move fast! Were in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. Were not afraid of a little chaos and were 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 Experiences
- 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!
The base salary range for this role is $206000 to $303000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge skills experience and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining addition to base salary our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus equity awards and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).
What We Offer
The range weve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications experience interview performance and location.
In addition to a competitive salary we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs including:
- 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
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- 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 office and data center locations
- A casual work environment
- A work culture focused on innovative disruption
Our Workplace
While we prioritize a hybrid work environment remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office based on role requirements for specialized skill sets. New hires will be invited to attend onboarding at one of our hubs within their first month. Teams also gather quarterly to support collaboration
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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: .
Export Control Compliance
This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may for legitimate business reasons decline to pursue any export licensing process.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
