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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 . We're proud to be a Living Wage accredited Employer. 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 20% travel throughout Europe to oversee site security and conduct training sessions. Travel across the European Union is a requirement of this role. Candidates must be able to travel freely and undertake work activities within the EU member states without the need for additional visas. About the Role Security Operations Administer day-to-day physical security policies at CoreWeave data centers Manage facility access requests, approvals, and revocations following the “least privilege” principle Produce timely audit reports and maintain accurate documentation Collaborate with colocation partners to ensure consistent policy enforcement Training & Awareness Develop and deliver security training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors Maintain a regular training schedule and ensure materials are accessible and up to date Inspections & Audits Conduct regular site tours and inspections Produce inspection reports and track remediation actions to completion Support investigations into physical security incidents as needed Customer Alignment Understand customer-specific security requirements Join customer meetings to ensure CoreWeave’s practices align with their expectations Day-to-day Prepare documentation, presentations, and reports as required Work with minimal supervision, maintaining strong attention to detail Take on additional duties as needed Stay current on new technologies, tools, and best practices Who You Are 2–5+ years of experience in data center security or at least 5+ years in a physical security-related role Experience with access control, incident response, inspections, or similar areas Education in security, IT, criminal justice, or a related field is helpful (not required) Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills Comfortable using Mac/Windows/Google Workspace tools Relevant experience from military, police, or public safety roles may be applicable Preferred Certifications in physical security systems (e.g., Genetec, Axis) Professional security certifications (e.g., PSP, CPP, CPTED) IT or networking experience Experience in security program design or project management Experience leading or mentoring others Why CoreWeave?…