Staff Security Engineer, Incident Response

CoreWeave
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8 months ago
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Staff Security Engineer, Incident Response

London

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 you’re 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 You’ll Do

As a Staff Engineer in Incident Response, you'll be part of a critical team dedicated to maintaining the trust, reliability, and security of CoreWeave's innovative platform. Your proactive approach and analytical skills will directly influence how we respond to and learn from security incidents.

  • Lead incident investigations, swiftly analyzing threats and coordinating effective responses to security incidents
  • Develop and refine incident response playbooks, procedures, and tools to strengthen our security posture.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including engineering, security, infrastructure, and leadership teams, during security events through the completion of the cyber kill chain.
  • Lead post-incident reviews and perform detailed root-cause analysis after incidents and implement lessons learned to enhance proactive security measures
  • Continuously improve our detection and response capabilities to minimize risks and response times.
  • Leverage threat intelligence to guide and improve detection signals

Investing in our people is one of our top priorities, and we value candidates who can bring their diversified experiences to our teams. Here are some qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. We'd love to discuss whether this aligns with your experience and interests and what you’re excited to work on next.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of experience in incident response, security engineering, or related roles.
  • Proven capability in managing high-pressure security incidents effectively.
  • Deep technical expertise in incident handling frameworks, methodologies, and tools.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure, Linux environments, and containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with security automation and orchestration tools.

The base pay for this position ranges from £110,000/year to £130,000/year. Pay is based on several factors, including location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

To fulfil our obligation to protect client data, successful applicants offered employment with CoreWeave will be required to complete a basic criminal record check, conducted in compliance with GDPR. Employment offers are conditional upon receiving satisfactory check results

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including:

  • Family-level Medical Insurance
  • Life Assurance at 4x Salary
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Work culture focused on innovative disruption

Benefits may vary by location.

Our Workplace

At CoreWeave, we are committed to operating as a hybrid workplace, offering employees flexibility in how they structure their time between in-office and remote work. We recognize the significance of fostering connections, collaboration, and creativity within our office culture and its positive impact on our business. Our philosophy operating as a hybrid workplace underscores our dedication to enabling employees to tailor work-life balance to their individual preferences.

For those who do not live within 30 miles of one of our offices, we are open to considering remote work for candidates whose skills and experience strongly align with the role. While we prioritize a hybrid work environment for most roles, we understand the importance of flexibility and are open to remote work for specific positions and specialized skill sets. Onboarding is essential to your success. New employees not based out of an office will be invited to attend onboarding training at one of our hubs within their first month of employment. We continue to foster a collaborative environment by bringing teams together quarterly.

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