Senior Field Marketing Manager - DOD/IC & Fed Civilian

Be part of the team that defends the networks the world depends on

Corelight defends the world’s most sensitive networks—from global commerce to national defense—quietly, relentlessly, and with resolve. As cyber threats grow faster and smarter, we serve as the trusted force behind network resilience, putting elite defense within reach.

By transforming digital footprints from physical, virtual, and cloud networks into actionable insights, we empower defenders to illuminate blind spots and stay ahead of an evolving threat landscape. Built on open-source innovations and fueled by industry leading agentic AI technology, Corelight helps teams to detect advanced threats and close cases with unprecedented clarity and precision.

We are hiring a Federal Field Marketing Manager to own and accelerate pipeline creation across the U.S. Federal market. This is a high-impact, revenue-accountable field marketing role. You will be building and converting pipeline in mission-critical Federal accounts. Preference will be given to candidates with deep Federal Field Marketing experience, especially those based in the National Capital Region (NCR). Reporting to the Director of Field Marketing, North America, this role partners directly with Federal Sales leadership to design and execute account-based, pipeline-centric programs.

Why This Role Matters

This is not a “supporting” marketing role. You will directly influence:

Federal pipeline creation

Sales execution in named strategic accounts

Deal velocity in high-value government opportunities

Corelight’s growth across the most sensitive and mission-critical environments in the U.S.

What You Will Do

Own Federal field marketing strategy tied directly to pipeline creation, acceleration, and conversion

Build and execute account-based marketing (ABM) programs for Tier 1 Federal Civilian, DoD, and IC accounts

Drive sales-aligned field programs that consistently generate qualified meetings and pipeline coverage

Lead Federal-focused events, briefings, roundtables, and partner activations designed for buyer engagement—not awareness

Translate Federal mission priorities into targeted campaigns that move buying groups through the funnel

Partner tightly with Federal Sales to ensure 100% alignment on account coverage, priorities, and pipeline gaps

Own performance metrics including:

Pipeline sourced and influenced

Meeting-to-opportunity conversion

Buying group penetration

Velocity from engagement S1 / pipeline stage progression

Collaborate with Product Marketing to execute Federal launch and solution campaigns tied to field demand

What We Expect You to Bring

7+ years in B2B enterprise marketing, with deep Federal/Public Sector field marketing experience required

Proven success driving pipeline in U.S. Federal Civilian, DoD, or Intelligence Community markets

Hands-on experience executing ABM programs that convert named accounts into pipeline

Strong cybersecurity background preferred (NDR, SIEM, detection & response, or adjacent domains)

Deep understanding of Federal buying behavior, procurement cycles, and stakeholder complexity

Demonstrated ability to run sales-first field marketing programs

Experience working with Federal channel ecosystems (prime contractors, integrators, and partners)

Strong command of modern marketing systems (CRM, ABM platforms, intent data, automation tools)

Ability to operate as a player-coach—strategy + execution, not just oversight

Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate technical capability into mission outcomes and operational impact

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Notice of Pay Transparency:

The compensation for this position may vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. Depending on the nature and seniority of the role, a percentage of compensation may come in the form of a commission-based or discretionary bonus. Equity and additional benefits will also be awarded.

Compensation Range

$131,000 - $176,000 USD

Why Join Us?

Fueled by investments from top-tier venture capital organizations such as Crowdstrike, Accel and Insight, Corelight is one of the fastest growing network detection and response platforms in the industry. Our passionate team thrives in a collaborative, inclusive, and geographically distributed culture. We embrace diverse perspectives, neurodiversity, curiosity and low ego results - fostering an environment where every innovator can solve the toughest challenges in cybersecurity and contribute their best work.

We are looking forward to meeting you. Check us out at www.corelight.com