Data Center Security Risk & Assurance Senior Program Manager

United States Digital Space LLC; London; On-site; NOK 1,148,000 - 1,658,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-level Medical Insurance

Family-level Dental Insurance

Pension Contribution

Life Insurance at 4x Salary

Critical Illness Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

CoreWeave is hiring a Data Center Security Risk & Assurance Senior Program Manager to mature and execute the data center security controls program across its global footprint. You will own the audit framework, lead risk assessments, and partner with Security, Legal, and Engineering to ensure compliance with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST standards while supporting EMEA site due diligence.

The role demands strategic thinking, strong cross-functional influence, and experience in high-performance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in security risk management, compliance, or assurance, ideally in cloud/hyperscale environments.
• Proven success leading risk audits and assurance programs in complex, high-growth organizations.
• Strong understanding of physical and logical security controls and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Represent Data Center Security Operations and ensure controls align with internal standards and external regulatory frameworks.
• Plan and lead internal audits and control validations; deliver findings and track remediation.
• Collaborate with Security, Operations, Legal, and Engineering to validate security objectives and drive improvements.

Skills

Security risk management

Audit and assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SOC 2

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

ISO 22301

Job description

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 atwww.coreweave.com.

We're proud to be a Living Wage accredited Employer.

What You’ll Do:

The Data Center Security Risk & Assurance Senior Program Manager drives the maturity and execution of CoreWeave’s 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 company’s audit and customer requirements across CoreWeave’s 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.

About the role:

• Represent CoreWeave’s 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 CoreWeave’s 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 CoreWeave’s data center security programs remain resilient and forward-looking.

Who You Are:

• 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.

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!**

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 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).

*To fulfill our obligation to protect client data, successful applicants offered employment with CoreWeave will be required to complete a basic criminal record check, conducted in compliance with GDPR. Employment offers are conditional upon receiving satisfactory check results.*

What We Offer

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

• Family-level Medical Insurance
• Family-level Dental Insurance
• Generous Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance at 4x Salary
• Critical Illness Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work culture focused on innovative disruption

*Benefits may vary by location.*

Equal Opportunity

*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.*