Data Center Physical Security Specialist

Amazon Web Services (AWS) serves customers and developers who rely on storage compute and our other service capabilities. Our customers trust us to handle their data with airtight security measures which is something that we guarantee.

We are looking for a Data Center Security Specialist to join our expanding Data Center Operations team. Our ideal candidate is detailoriented innovative and professional. They have a passion for delighting customers teamwork and continuous improvement.

The Data Center Security Specialist role may encompass oversight of contract employee deliverables and collaboration with Data Center Managers in order to devise security strategies achieve financial targets and to improve the overall operational security within our Data Centers. They will report to the Cluster Security Manager.

Key job responsibilities
Interface with and assist in mobilizing vendors involved in system repairs and new security construction
Coordinate the activities of a professional contract guard force
Oversee individual security vendor deliverables track service delivery and request corrective actions from vendors as needed
Foster working relationships to educate data center stakeholders on false alarm reductions
Extract metrics and observe improvements by looking at and analyzing data
Verify Data Center security programs are delivered to meet defined global security standards
Develop strategies for improving electronic surveillance and access controls
Draft reports and prepare presentations on the status of physical security operations
Collaborate with managers in writing and implementing security processes and procedures
Serve as a customer advocate by identifying securityrelated opportunities and crafting innovative solutions that maintain security standards
Be able to travel between local sites as needed up to 50 of the workweek

About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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.

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.



1 year of experience working in a standardsbased professional work environment
1 year of experience collecting analyzing and utilizing data to drive process and system improvement and effect quality assurance
1 year of experience with Microsoft Office tools

1 year working in an operations physical security or equivalent environment
1 years demonstrated leadership skills
1 years experience collecting analyzing and utilizing data




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