Facility Security Manager Data Centre Security

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider providing virtualized IT infrastructure (compute storage networking database messaging and many other services) to customers all over the world. AWS runs a globally distributed environment operating at massive levels of scale. Businesses from startups to enterprises run their operations and applications on AWSs multitenant infrastructure as well as governments using this same technology on private infrastructure.

The AWS Data Centre Communities organization manages the data centre facilities and equipment that power Amazon Web Services. Safety of our employees the security of our customers data and the flawless operations of our infrastructure are our top priorities. We are looking for a Facility Security Manager for our cloud infrastructure in Australia. We need someone with experience managing security of large critical installations ideally data centres; and who can set strategy manage budgets lead projects and drive improvements in our security practices and operations.

Youll be responsible for oversight of uniformed security officers and management of the daytoday security operations. Youll be responsible for working with our customers and Amazon teams to develop new processes deploy new technology and continuously improve security of our operations. Youll be responsible for developing tracking and driving our key security metrics including program reviews and testing our security controls. Youll oversee the work of vendors contractors and Amazon employees to ensure our security requirements are met. As a leader in private cloud security you will engage with senior leadership across AWS and our customers including writing and presenting documents on your ideas operational procedures and results.


Key job responsibilities
This role requires the ability to adapt to a dynamic operational environment driven by changing customer requirements build schedule changes security vendor commitments and evolving security threats. The incumbent must be able to work at pace and adjusting priorities while relying on established knowledge and experience in the cleared security space. Must have the ability to interact with customers and meet short notice customer driven deadlines.

Responsible for providing comprehensive program security guidance concerning personnel physical operational technical industrial counterintelligence and media management.
Create implement communicate and manage security requirements at a large government accredited sites while providing daytoday multidiscipline program security operations support.
Draft and review security documentation to include transportation plans procedures and CONOPs.
Proactively identify program and physical security requirements problems and sound solutions to successfully sustain and enhance the security of program .
Perform and/or support the operations and maintenance of security hardware and systems employed onsite to meet government and AWS requirements.
Develop and strengthen relationships with internal (operations staff engineers teammates etc. and external (vendors contractors etc. partners to heighten security awareness and engagement.
Direct and manage onsite security forces to run daily security operations.
Manage the classified material program to ensure procedures are developed and operated in accordance with internal and customer security policies and practices.
Experience with workflow ticketing and extraction of performance metrics.
Must be willing to share oncall rotations in support of alarms security incidents escalations and critical service outages.
Provide afterhours oncall management support and participate in emergent large scale event response when needed.
Participate in reoccurring security audits and reviews.
Executes established compliance processes with AWS policies standards guidelines and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Manage the security P&L for assigned site(s) assist management with financial analysis and contribute to financial decisions for security requirements.
Must be able to travel between local facilities.

Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see day in the life
The incumbent ensures the data centre security mission succeeds by continuous coordinating with team stakeholders in Operations HR Logistics Design and Engineering and Construction to ensure security services are synchronized with other business processes. You will promulgate clear guidance and direction to a team of contracted security officers while ensuring they are resourced to support daytoday activities in a hightempo environment.

About the team
The team is comprised of security professionals with a cross section of national security law enforcement and private sector experience providing a range of perspectives required for creative problem solving. We value diversity of thought creativity and a strong Bias for Action. We believe that there are no perfect security solutions and we develop and iterate using a continuous improvement process.


Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employeeled affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.

Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employeeled affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.

Work/Life Balance
We value worklife harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Expertise in physical security systems to include facility security installations surveillance systems and electronic access control systems.
Demonstrated track record of growth and increasing responsibility that require maturity judgment negotiation analytics and influence skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively employ a thirdparty guard force in a dynamic operating environment.



Proven ability to influence business partners and supporting teams
Ability to manage 24x7 security operations to include shortnotice response to emerging operational issues
Ability to able to credibly coordinate between technical teams and business stakeholders


Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation disability age or other legally protected attributes.

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