Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, Investigator
CorelightArkansas, United States
Posted October 9, 2025
153000 - 188000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Corelight is a cybersecurity leader specializing in Network Detection and Response (NDR) solutions. The company transforms network and cloud activity into actionable evidence, enabling data-first defenders to quickly identify, investigate, and disrupt threats. Corelight's open platform integrates seamlessly with existing tools, offering unparalleled visibility and analytics for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and research institutions.
Job Description
Corelight is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to be a technical bridge between engineering and enterprise customers. This role involves deploying, optimizing, and customizing Corelight's Open NDR SaaS platform, leading on-site or remote deployments, and ensuring seamless integration with customer SOC workflows. The engineer will be responsible for providing technical expertise and leadership in high-stakes environments, driving customer success with scalable, high-impact solutions.
Requirements
- Strong appreciation for low ego results, tireless service, and applied curiosity.
- 7+ years of experience in software deployment, systems engineering, or solutions engineering, with at least 2 years in a customer-facing role.
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix systems, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), distributed computing, SQL and NoSQL databases, and scripting (Python, Bash).
- Experience with network security tools (e.g., Zeek/Bro, Suricata, Wireshark) and NDR/SIEM integrations.
- Knowledge of APIs (REST/GraphQL) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Benefits
- Equity
- Additional benefits
