Data Center Security Risk & Assurance Senior Program Manager
Job Summary
The Data Center Security Risk & Assurance Senior Program Manager drives the maturity and execution of CoreWeaves data center physical security controls compliance program. Reporting to the Senior Manager Data Center Risk and Assurance this role ensures that all Data Center Security designs controls and operational practices tied to the companys audit and customer requirements across CoreWeaves global data center footprint meet defined security standards regulatory requirements and organizational expectations. This role will also support new site selection physical security due diligence and initial risk evaluation for the EMEA region.
This Program Manager will own the Data Center Security-specific audit framework oversee comprehensive risk and assurance audits within our operations sites and partner closely with Security Design Operations Legal and Engineering teams to validate adherence to CoreWeave and its partners security objectives. The role requires a strategic thinker with an understanding of physical and operational audit scope an eye for control assurance scalability and strong cross-functional influence in a fast-growing high-performance environment.
- Represent CoreWeaves Data Center Security Operations team ensuring all DC Security controls and processes align with internal standards customer contractual requirements and external regulatory frameworks (SOC 2 ISO 27001 NIST etc.).
- Audit & Assessments: Plan and lead independent internal audits and control validations across CoreWeaves data center network; deliver actionable findings and track remediation ensuring timely treatment.
- Operational Assurance: Partner with Data Center Operations Security Design Security Operations and Technical Program Management teams to verify that physical security controls are implemented maintained and effective.
- Site Selection Due Diligence: Conduct physical security due diligence for site selection ensuring appropriate security requirements are included in Master Service Agreements and other lease contracts collaborating with Site Selection and Legal teams.
- Post Lease or Build Contract Execution: This role informs and collaborates with the Security Design and Security Operations teams to communicate site security requirements.
- Metrics and Reporting: Ensure assessments and audit evidence are managed and reported in accordance with CoreWeave controls compliance mechanisms to track control health audit outcomes and risk trends.
- Collaboration & Influence: Build strong relationships with internal partners fostering a culture of accountability and proactive risk management throughout the data center lifecycle.
- Emerging Risk Monitoring: Stay current with evolving threat landscapes compliance standards and industry best practices to ensure CoreWeaves data center security programs remain resilient and forward-looking.
- 5 years of experience in security risk management compliance or assurance functions ideally within cloud hyperscale or critical infrastructure environments.
- Proven success leading risk audits and assurance programs in complex high-growth organizations.
Strong understanding of physical and logical security controls risk frameworks (NIST CSF ISO 27001 ISO22237 ISO22301 SOC 2 HITrust FedRAMP) and data center operational security. - Demonstrated ability to translate technical security concepts into actionable business insights and governance structures.
- Excellent communication influencing and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Relevant certifications or on-the-job experience (CISSP CISM CRISC ISO 27001 Lead Auditor) preferred.
We work hard have fun and move fast! Were in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. Were not afraid of a little chaos and were 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!
The starting salary will be determined by job-related knowledge skills experience and the market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining addition to base salary our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus equity awards and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).
What We Offer
The range weve 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. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings for full-time employees; for roles in other locations benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:
- 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
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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations
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: .
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.
Required Experience:
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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 loc ... View more