Data Center Security Specialist- Clarksville, VA

The Data Center Security Specialist is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of Physical Security standards and policy in CoreWeave’s data center 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 be a liaison between CoreWeave and our collocation partners and 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 as well as our 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 Director of Physical Security at CoreWeave.

• 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 regular cadence for security training
• Create 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 program to remediate findings and track to 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

• 2-5 years in the Data Center Security field. 
• 5+ years in a physical security field.  Law enforcement/military experience may be applicable if served in a physical security capacity.
• High school diploma or GED
• Degree in computer science, criminal justice, or a related field is preferable
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency using office tools such as MAC/Windows/Google Workspace
• Prior Law Enforcement and Military background is considered to be valuable

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

CoreWeave is a fast growth startup, and the selected candidate is willing to be flexible for when they are needed, as Physical Security supports the business to perform at top performance. There will be times where the candidate will need to be available outside of regular business hours to support critical issues or meetings.

At CoreWeave we work hard, have fun and move fast!  The company has entered a stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on!  Today we are a small, growing team of intelligent, genuine people that value different perspectives and approaches to solving complex problems.  We live five core values: 

• Be Curious at Your Core
• Act Like an Owner
• Empower Employees
• Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
• Achieve More Together

At CoreWeave we support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking.  We foster an environment that champions collaboration and prioritizes innovative solutions to complex problems.  As we get set to take off, the growth opportunities within the organization are limitless.  You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry.  Come join us!   

The base salary range for this role is $85,000 to $100,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).