About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Security Operations Engineer II specializing in security event triaging and incident response to join our 24x7 Security Operations team based in our Livingston, New Jersey office. In this role, you will lead initial triaging, escalation and incident response efforts, and contribute to the improvement of our detection and response capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be part of a 24/7/365 SOC, that includes a rotating on-call schedule for overnights/weekends
- Investigate security incidents, including creating detections (detections-as-code), analysis, containment, and remediation, ensuring rapid response to potential threats across Linux, MacOS, and Kubernetes environments.
- Utilize and query SIEM, EDR, and other security tooling to detect, investigate, and respond to suspicious activity in real-time.
- Conduct post-incident reviews, providing insights and recommendations for improving security defenses across engineering, operations and security teams.
- Work closely with threat intelligence & detection engineering teams to identify emerging threats and ensure the incident response team is prepared to defend against them.
- Mentor and guide junior security engineers and operators, helping to foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, threat landscape trends, and relevant technologies to continually improve the organization’s incident response capabilities.
Who You Are:
- Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Technology or similar experience.
- 3+ years of experience in forensics, incident response, or security operations, or related fields.
- Strong experience with Linux and MacOS systems, including deep knowledge of system internals, logging, and forensic artifacts.
- Experience with Kubernetes and familiarity with securing containerized environments.
- Familiarity with modern security tools and platforms such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and firewalls.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, proxies, and other security technologies.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle and interpret large amounts of data, and the ability to translate these into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations.
The base salary range for this role is $122,000 to $179,000 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 compensation. In 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 we’ve 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.
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].
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.
Skills Required
- Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, or Information Technology
- 3+ years of experience in forensics, incident response, or security operations
- Strong experience with Linux and MacOS systems
- Experience with Kubernetes and securing containerized environments
- Familiarity with modern security tools and platforms such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and firewalls
- Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, proxies, and other security technologies
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle and interpret large amounts of data
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
What the Team is Saying
CoreWeave Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive with fully covered employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision, plus mental‑health support via Spring Health and access to Calm. Additional protections include FSAs, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and coverage that includes gender‑affirming care.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers a discounted share purchase with a look‑back feature to enhance ownership potential. This program adds meaningful long‑term value alongside base pay and bonuses.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan provides a company match to support retirement savings. This complements equity programs and other financial benefits to strengthen long‑term security.
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What We Do
CoreWeave, the AI Hyperscaler™, delivers a cloud platform of cutting-edge software powering the next wave of AI. The company's technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with cloud solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017, CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers across the US and Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies and featured on Forbes Cloud 100 ranking in 2024. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.
Why Work With Us
At CoreWeave we work hard, have fun and move fast! Today we are a small, growing team of intelligent, genuine people, that value different perspectives and approaches to solving complex problems. We foster an environment that champions collaboration and prioritizes innovative solutions. Here, you are surrounded by the best.
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