Data Center Security Engineer - WIDS
Skills
About the role
This is an onsite data-center security engineering role based in Livingston, New Jersey, focused on deploying and integrating wireless intrusion detection systems. You'll own RF monitoring, wireless threat detection, sensor coverage, and security-platform integrations across CoreWeave's global data-center and physical-security network.
What you’ll do
- Deploy and maintain the Bastille Networks WIDS platform and sensor arrays.
- Integrate wireless-detection telemetry with Genetec Security Center.
- Configure RF monitoring to detect rogue access points, cell towers, unauthorized devices, Bluetooth, IoT, and other wireless threats.
- Conduct RF site surveys and plan sensor placement and coverage.
- Harden sensors, concentrators, and supporting Windows or cloud infrastructure.
- Create coverage maps, architecture diagrams, troubleshooting guides, and other technical documentation.
- Establish alerting, escalation, change-management, and audit processes.
- Investigate false positives, coverage gaps, and detection failures.
- Correlate wireless detections with network security, SOC, XDR, CAASM, Zero Trust, and threat-intelligence systems.
What they’re looking for
- At least five years of experience in physical security engineering, network engineering, wireless or RF security, or related infrastructure work.
- Hands-on WIDS and RF spectrum-monitoring experience.
- Advanced knowledge of Genetec Security Center, including Directory, Archiver, Synergis, alarms, event-to-action, and integrations.
- Strong understanding of 802.11 standards, Bluetooth, Zigbee, cellular protocols, RF fundamentals, and wireless attack techniques.
- Experience with Windows Server, networking, VLANs, TCP/IP, and SQL databases.
- Experience integrating third-party systems and deploying solutions with external vendors.
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field.
- Strong communication, documentation, independence, and follow-through.
Nice to have
- Direct Bastille Networks platform and sensor-array experience.
- Certifications such as GSEC, Security+, Network+, CCNA, CWNA, CWSP, CISSP, or relevant manufacturer certifications.
- Experience deploying WIDS in enterprise or AI/data-center environments.
- Experience integrating Bastille with Axis, Splunk, Cisco, Lenel, PSIM, SIEM, or Genetec systems.
- Familiarity with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 controls.
What’s on offer
- Onsite work based out of a CoreWeave hub location, with Livingston, New Jersey listed for this role.
- Up to 20% travel, including international assignments, and possible after-hours support.
- Base salary of USD 122,000 to USD 179,000 per year.
- Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and benefits.
- Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, ESPP participation, mental-health support, parental leave, childcare support, 401(k) matching, and flexible PTO.
Questions about this role
Where is this data-center security role based?
It is listed in Livingston, New Jersey, and is based out of a CoreWeave hub location.
How much does the role pay?
The base salary range is USD 122,000 to USD 179,000 per year.
How much experience is required?
The posting asks for at least five years in physical security, network engineering, wireless or RF security, or related infrastructure work.
Is travel required?
Yes. The role requires up to 20% travel, including possible international assignments.
Which WIDS platform is used?
The role is standardized on the Bastille Networks wireless airspace cybersecurity platform.
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