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title: 'Security Engineer - Federal (FieldOps) at C3 AI'
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# Security Engineer - Federal (FieldOps) at C3 AI

- **Company:** C3 AI
- **Location:** Tysons Virginia, United States
- **Compensation:** $134k–$167k
- **Posted:** 2026-09-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05
- **Apply:** https://c3.ai/job-description/8778418002?gh_jid=8778418002

## Job description

C3 AI (NYSE: AI), is the Enterprise AI application software company. C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products including the C3 Agentic AI Platform, an end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating enterprise AI applications, C3 AI applications, a portfolio of industry-specific SaaS enterprise AI applications that enable the digital transformation of organizations globally, and C3 Generative AI, a suite of domain-specific generative AI offerings for the enterprise. Learn more at: [C3 AI](https://c3.ai/)

C3 AI is seeking an experienced Federal Security Engineer to serve as the named technical owner of release-gate evidence, Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) automation, and the security engineering interface with our FedRAMP and ATO boundary partner, for our Federal team in Tysons, Virginia. The ideal candidate will ensure Federal deployments meet C3 AI's rigorous security standards and comply with Federal Security Requirements across the full deployment lifecycle.

This role requires US Citizenship or US Permanent Residence. Active security clearance (Secret or higher) is preferred.

Responsibilities:

- Own per-release gate evidence across the 8 gates defined in the Federal Release-Gate Standard (image CVE disposition, allowlist, SCAP/STIG, FIPS validation, Federal BOM) — no evidence, no GA
- Work with cross-functional teams to build and maintain ConMon automation: generated Bill of Materials (BOM), automated drainable-vs-structural POA&M classification, and a live ConMon metrics feed
- Serve as the engineering-level interface with SMX on FedRAMP boundary-register items (image provenance, patch-uplift vs. CA-6, SCAP scope)
- Address unique Federal customer security requirements without compromising core solution integrity
- Support high-visibility defense and intelligence projects with stringent security requirements
- Triage and resolve security vulnerabilities reported by Federal customers
- Ensure solutions comply with technical security requirements for domain-specific programs (e.g., STIG, SCAP/OpenSCAP)
- Manage hardened container registries (e.g., Iron Bank, Chainguard) for Federal deployments
- Work with product, engineering, and compliance teams to upstream controls and resolve issues
- Overlay customer-specific controls while maintaining C3 AI's standard security posture
- Discover and remediate security vulnerabilities in Federal systems and applications
- Collaborate with Information Security, Product, Engineering, and Operations to implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and technologies

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in information security, DevSecOps, or a related field
- Strong understanding of security principles, practices, and technologies
- Experience with vulnerability management activities (CVEs, IOCs, etc.)
- Experience with Linux and scripting languages such as JavaScript, Shell, and/or Python
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Active DoD 8570 IAT II or above certification (e.g., CISSP or Security+), or ability to obtain
- Hands-on experience with SCAP/OpenSCAP tooling and automated STIG scanning/remediation

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with cloud security and securing cloud-based applications
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards such as NIST 800-53, CMMC, and FedRAMP
- Experience with security automation and orchestration tools
- Experience with hardened container registries (e.g., Iron Bank, Chainguard), FIPS 140-2/3 validation, and SBOM generation/traceability tooling

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship. C3 AI provides excellent benefits, a competitive compensation package and generous equity plan.

Virginia Base Pay Range $134,000—$167,000 USD

C3 AI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics, including disabled and veteran status.

## About C3 AI

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: C3 AI provides a leading Enterprise AI platform and a portfolio of over 40 turnkey AI applications to accelerate digital transformation for global organizations.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: AI)
- **Headquarters**: Redwood City, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2009
- **Founders**: Thomas M. Siebel

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Enterprise AI Software, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
- **Target customers**: B2B, serving large enterprises and government agencies across manufacturing, energy, financial services, defense & intelligence, healthcare, and the public sector.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To solve previously unsolvable problems at massive scale by providing enterprise-scale AI applications that can be implemented in weeks and deliver meaningful economic value.

## Products & Services
- **C3 Agentic AI Platform**: An end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating enterprise AI applications, supporting the full value chain with prebuilt, configurable applications for reliability, fraud detection, sensor network health, supply network optimization, energy management, anti-money laundering, and customer engagement. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/)
- **C3 Generative AI**: Domain-specific applications that provide a unified knowledge source for the enterprise.
- **AI Application Suites**: Pre-built, industry-specific SaaS applications including AI CRM Suite, Asset Performance Suite, Defense & Intelligence Suite, Financial Services Suite, State & Local Government Suite, Supply Chain Suite, and Sustainability Suite. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/)
- **C3 AI Ex Machina**: A no-code interface to design, develop, and deploy AI solutions and analytics. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/)
- **C3 AI Studio**: A low-code interface to develop, deploy, and operate enterprise AI applications. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/)
- **Deep Code Tools**: Access via Visual Studio, Jupyter Notebook, R, Python, and Scala. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: As of mid-2025, the market cap fluctuates; recent reports place it in the range of $2–$4 billion (publicly traded, value changes daily).
- **Key Metric (Revenue)**: For fiscal year 2024, C3 AI reported total revenue of approximately $310 million (public filing data).
- **Key Metric (Funding)**: N/A – Public company, no recent funding rounds.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Google Cloud (Partner of the Year), Microsoft, Amazon, Raytheon, FIS, Baker Hughes, and others. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/company/)
- **Growth Signals**: Over 300 clients and partners including Shell, Bank of America, the U.S. Air Force, Koch Industries, Cargill, Nucor, and AMD. Named a Leader in the Forrester Wave for AI & ML Platforms (2022, 2024) and an IDC MarketScape Leader. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/25_0917_C3_AI_Fact_Sheet.pdf)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proven Track Record**: 15+ years of enterprise AI success and deployment at some of the world’s largest organizations. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/)
- **Integrated Platform**: Offers a unified family of deep-code, low-code, and no-code tools, enabling rapid development and deployment across diverse use cases.
- **Pre-built Applications**: Over 40 turnkey AI applications designed for high-value use cases, reducing time-to-value for customers.
- **Strong Partner Ecosystem**: Deep integrations with major cloud providers (Google Cloud, Microsoft, AWS) and systems integrators, providing a robust go-to-market and delivery network.
- **Customer Base**: Trusted by over 300 clients, including highly regulated industries (defense, finance, energy), demonstrating reliability and security.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Expanding the C3 Agentic AI Platform and Generative AI offerings, deepening partnerships with cloud providers (especially Google Cloud), and extending into new verticals like healthcare and state/local government. Continued investment in its Guadalajara, Mexico engineering hub as a center for innovation. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/careers/)
- **Growth direction**: Scaling from early adopters to broader enterprise adoption, with a focus on measurable ROI for customers and expanding the partner ecosystem for global reach.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Emphasizes a culture of curiosity, integrity, collective intelligence, and innovation. Described as a team-oriented environment where employees solve "previously unsolvable" problems. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/careers/)
- **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Offers a mix of on-site and remote roles. Major offices in Redwood City (HQ), Guadalajara (second-largest engineering hub), and others across the US, Europe, and Asia. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/careers/)
- **Notable perks**:
    - **Equity**: Restricted stock units (RSUs) granted to all full-time employees.
    - **Education**: Full tuition coverage for a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Illinois; $25,000 cash bonus, 15% raise, and stock grant upon completion.
    - **Parental Leave**: Up to 10–12 weeks paid leave for mothers, 4 weeks for all parents.
    - **Time Off**: 15 days PTO (increasing with tenure) plus 10 paid holidays.
    - **Health**: Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage; global health insurance for business travelers.
    - **Retirement**: 401K plan via Charles Schwab.
    - **Continuous Learning**: Monthly training sessions, weekly lunch-and-learns, and bonuses for completing online courses.
- **Engineering culture**: Strong focus on full-stack, scalable enterprise AI applications. Interns and early professionals receive mentorship, bonuses for self-learning, and support for professional development. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/careers/)

## Sources
1. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/)
2. [c3.ai - Company Page](https://c3.ai/company/)
3. [c3.ai - Careers Page](https://c3.ai/careers/)
4. [c3.ai - Fact Sheet (PDF)](https://c3.ai/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/25_0917_C3_AI_Fact_Sheet.pdf)
5. [LinkedIn - C3 AI](https://www.linkedin.com/company/c3-ai-enterprise-ai)

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