Data Center Security Specialist - Ellendale, ND

Data Center Security Specialist - Ellendale, ND

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Core Weave 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, Core Weave has operated a growing footprint of data centers covering every region of the US and across Europe. Core Weave was ranked as one of the TIME
100 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, Core Weave is the place for you. Join us, and be part of a team solving some of the most exciting challenges in the industry.

Core Weave powers the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation.

The Data Center Security Specialist is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of Physical Security standards and policy in Core Weave’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 Core Weave and our collocation partners and will advocate for the highest level of security to protect Core Weave’s personnel, infrastructure, and intellectual property.

The candidate will create and implement training programs for Core Weave’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. Core Weave 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, which may include international, to oversee site security and conduct training sessions. The position will report directly to the Core Weave Area Data Center Security Manager.

• Day-to-day administration of security policy at Core Weave’s data centers
• Work with 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
• Core Weave customers - Be knowledgeable and have ownership of our customer’s security programs
• Meet with Core Weave 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

• 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…