Forward Deployed Engineer, Infrastructure Specialist (Public Sector)
Recruiter Fit Breakdown & Candid Summary
This role is for a customer-facing infrastructure engineer who thrives in high-stakes, secure environments.
Ideal candidates possess deep expertise in Kubernetes and private cloud deployments, specifically within the context of Canadian government compliance.
This is not a pure research or software development role; it requires significant travel and the ability to navigate complex public sector security requirements.
Candidates without the ability to obtain or maintain a Top Secret security clearance should not apply.
Role Responsibilities
- 1Lead end-to-end deployment of the North platform in private cloud and on-premises environments.
- 2Collaborate with enterprise IT teams to align infrastructure with security and data management standards.
- 3Design and implement custom deployment strategies to meet specific client compliance needs.
- 4Troubleshoot and resolve complex deployment-related technical issues in production.
- 5Act as a technical bridge between Cohere's product team and public sector engineering stakeholders.
Skills Matrix
Must-Have Skills
Nice-to-Have Skills
Will an ATS filter reject your resume for this role?
Check your keyword match score, missing must-have skills, and formatting flags — before you apply.
No signups. Free check in 3 seconds.
Grounded Observations to Note
High Travel Requirement
"20-40% travel anticipated."
Strict Security Requirement
"Active Top Secret clearance strongly preferred; candidates eligible and willing to obtain clearance will also be considered."
Ready to submit your application?
Apply directly on Cohere's official job portal.