Data Center Physical Security Specialist
CoreWeave
CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler™, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. Our technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with the most performant, efficient and resilient solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017, CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers covering every region of the US and across Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies of 2024.
As the leader in the industry, we thrive in an environment where adaptability and resilience are key. Our culture offers career-defining opportunities for those who excel amid change and challenge. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to make a significant impact, CoreWeave is the place for you. Join us, and be part of a team solving some of the most exciting challenges in the industry.
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The Data Center Security Specialist is responsible for implementing and enforcing Physical Security standards and policies in CoreWeave’s data centre spaces. The candidate will manage facility access policies, conduct audits, and be the administrator for access requests and revocations. The Data Center Security Specialist will liaise between CoreWeave and our colocation partners. It will advocate for the highest level of security to protect CoreWeave’s personnel, infrastructure, and intellectual property. The candidate will create and implement training programs for CoreWeave’s employees, visitors, and contractors.
To be successful as a Data Center Security Specialist, you must have an in-depth knowledge of Physical Security principles and be passionate about making our facilities more secure. CoreWeave is searching for a candidate with a broad background in Physical Security and a commitment to continuing education and improvement. Desired skills include strong organizational discipline, writing skills, and comfort with public speaking. Top candidates will have an amiable personality and an aptitude for customer service.
The position will require up to 20% travel to oversee site security and conduct training sessions. The position will report directly to the Physical Security Program Manager at CoreWeave.
Your Role:
- Day-to-day administration of security policy at CoreWeave’s data centers
- Work with our collocation partners to enforce security policy
- Produce timely audit reports
- Enforce a principle of “least privilege” for access
- Create security training programs
- Establish a regular cadence for security training
- Create an accessible archive of security policy documentation
- Onboard new employees
- Maintain a continuing security training program
- Inspections and Audits
- Regularly tour and inspect data centers
- Create inspection reports with findings
- Create a program to remediate findings and track to a successful conclusion.
- Lead investigations of security incidents
- CoreWeave customers
- Be knowledgeable and have ownership of our customer’s security programs
- Meet regularly with CoreWeave customers to ensure we are meeting their needs
- Strong time management, good technical writing, presentation, and documentation skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, attention to detail, and follow-through
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned
- Willingness to learn new technologies/toolsets as part of the job responsibilities
Your Experience:
- 5+ years in the physical security field. Law enforcement/military experience may be applicable if served in a physical security capacity.
- Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in using office tools such as MAC/Windows/Google Workspace
- Prior Law Enforcement and Military background is considered to be valuable
- Applicants must have work authorisation that does not require sponsorship from the company now or in the future
- Degree in computer science, criminal justice, or a related field is preferable.
Nice-to-haves:
- Electronic Physical Security Certifications, such as Genetec, Axis
- Professional certification (e.g. PSP, CPP, CPTED, etc.)
- IT and computer networking experience
- Prior experience as a people manager and team leader
- Physical Security design experience
- Project management experience
This onsite position is based at our Data Centre in either Falun, Sweden or Kristiansand, Norway and it involves regular travel to the other DCs.
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To fulfil our obligation to protect client data, successful applicants offered employment with CoreWeave will be required to complete a basic criminal record check, conducted in compliance with GDPR. Employment offers are conditional upon receiving satisfactory check results
What We Offer
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including:
- Family-level Medical Insurance
- Family-level Dental Insurance
- Generous Pension Contribution
- Life Assurance at 4x Salary
- Critical Illness Cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Work culture focused on innovative disruption
Benefits may vary by location.
Our Workplace
While we prioritize a hybrid work environment, remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office, based on role requirements for specialized skill sets. New hires will be invited to attend onboarding at one of our hubs within their first month. Teams also gather quarterly to support collaboration
CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
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