Data Center Security Specialist - Chantilly

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.

What you’ll Do:

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 25% travel, which may include international, to oversee site security and conduct training sessions.  The position will report directly to the CoreWeave Area Data Center Security Manager. 

About the 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 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 with CoreWeave customers or points-of-contact 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, follow-through and professionalism
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned
• Willingness to learn new technologies/toolsets as part of the job responsibilities

Who You Are:

• Minimum of 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
• Applicants must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship from the company now or in the future

Preferred:

• 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

Why Us?

We work hard, have fun, and move fast! We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values:

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

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $79,000-$93,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

What We Offer

The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
• Company-paid Life Insurance 
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance 
• Short and long-term disability insurance 
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health 
• Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption

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.

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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.

As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: careers@coreweave.com.

 

Export Control Compliance

This position requires access to export controlled information.  To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency.  CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.