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Data Center Site Security Manager

CoreWeave · Kenilworth, NJ · 1 wk ago
Information Technology$90k–$105k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Data Center Site Security Manager owns physical security operations for CoreWeave’s wholly-owned data center in Kenilworth, NJ. This role oversees all aspects of site security, including contract guard force management, electronic security systems, access control, incident response, investigations, and compliance with CoreWeave and customer security requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Own physical security operations for the Kenilworth facility and scale the security program as the site grows.

  • Manage the on-site contract guard force, including post orders, staffing, scheduling, performance management, vendor oversight, and accountability.

  • Coordinate with campus security and property management teams on shared perimeter security, common areas, and campus-wide security protocols.

  • Administer and enforce access control policies across multiple security layers, including perimeter gates, building entrances, interlocking vestibules, and data hall access, following the principle of least privilege.

  • Receive and manage physical security and business-impacting event escalations, ensuring appropriate triage, stakeholder communication, and effective onsite response.

  • Partner with the GSOC on alarm response, incident management, monitoring activities, and escalation procedures.

  • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve site-specific security plans, post orders, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and emergency response procedures.

  • Oversee visitor, vendor, and contractor access programs, including badging, escort requirements, and sign-in/sign-out processes.

  • Track and report on key security metrics, incidents, trends, and operational performance indicators to support continuous improvement.

  • Support security operations at other regional CoreWeave facilities as needed.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in physical security, with at least 3 years leading security operations at a standalone facility, campus environment, data center, critical infrastructure site, or similar operational setting.

  • Proven experience managing contract guard force programs, including vendor oversight, performance management, scheduling, and operational readiness.

  • Experience supporting security operations in growing, multi-building, or campus-style environments.

  • Strong working knowledge of electronic security systems, including access control, video management systems (VMS), CCTV, intrusion detection, alarm monitoring, and incident response technologies.

  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risk, investigate incidents, and implement effective solutions.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and security-related software platforms.

  • Excellent organizational, communication, and technical writing skills, with the ability to effectively engage executives, customers, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

  • Customer-focused mindset with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships across diverse teams.

  • Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and maintain operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to work full-time onsite in Kenilworth, NJ, with occasional travel to other CoreWeave facilities as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.

  • Preferred experience in law enforcement, military, intelligence, corporate security, or other security-focused operational environments.

  • Professional security certifications such as PSP, CPP, CPTED, or similar credentials.

  • Experience administering leading physical security platforms such as Genetec, LenelS2, Axis, Milestone, or comparable systems.

  • Experience supporting the launch, expansion, or scaling of security operations within new or rapidly growing facilities.

  • Familiarity with data center operations and security-related compliance frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and similar standards.

  • Experience operating within shared-campus, multi-tenant, or high-security environments.

  • Experience supporting GSOC operations, alarm monitoring, incident response, or security command center functions.

  • Project management experience involving security system deployments, facility expansions, or operational improvement initiatives.

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