Data Center Security Risk & Assurance Senior Program Manager

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:

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).