Data Centre Security Manager

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 looking to hire a Data Center Security Manager to manage the physical security at one of our Sydney Data Centers. You will be responsible for managing the onsite operational physical security of our Data Center and will have a thorough knowledge of access control systems and process guard force management reporting security metrics security audits and incident reporting.

You will also understand and maintain compliance requirements with international standards such as (SOC1 SOC2 and ISO27001. You will also be responsible for the implementation of new processes and adherence to existing Amazon policy and procedure relating to security guarding media security CCTV monitoring and the protection of customer data. You will possess exceptional people management skills and will build relationships with internal and external partners to maintain and enhance the security and safety of Amazon. You will coordinate physical security (security services access control and CCTV systems site surveys) investigations risk/threat assessments. You will supervise employees and contractors performing specific security objectives and monitor vendor performance.

As part of a global leader in this space you will also be required to work with peers in other geographic regions and travel as required by Amazon.


Key job responsibilities
Manage security operations at an AWS Data Center
Direct contract guard force operations
Manage security incidents and conduct postincident investigations
Support business continuity responses to emergencies


About the team
Diverse Experiences
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Work/Life Balance
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Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience in security or related fields; i.e. compliance logistics transportation facilities
2 years of commercial or industrial work experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software

Experience working in a high security environment
Conflict resolution training
Experience performing security risk assessments

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.

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