Data Center Physical Security Manager US ADC Data Center Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider delivering virtualized infrastructure storage networking messaging and many other services to customers all over the world to include the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC).

AWS is looking for an exceptional Program Security Officer / Data Center Security Manager with a strong track record of supporting security programs within cleared facilities demonstrable program/project management experience comprehensive program security knowledge and a deep understanding of government security programs processes and requirements.

As a Data Center Security Manager (DCSM) at an accredited AWS site you will own the of multiple security disciplines in support of fastmoving classified operations and manage a wide array of projects designed to protect personnel National Security Information and critical infrastructure from insider and external threats. You will also be responsible for managing onsite security forces. You must obsess over internal and external customers and successfully deliver support and services in an environment where priorities shift extremely fast. You must be able to operate independently manage security projects continuously triage and prioritize accordingly communicate clearly and compellingly THINK BIG and outside the box and deliver exceptional products/service.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Key job responsibilities
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 multifacility data center site 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 government staff etc. partners to heighten security awareness and engagement.
Direct and manage onsite security forces to run daily warehouse 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.

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
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Inclusive Team Culture
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Work/Life Balance
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Current active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI
4 years experience acting in a Program Security Officer Security Specialist or a Security Manager capacity in which duties required interpreting and implementing requirements within the personnel industrial and physical security disciplines and overseeing security operations.
4 years experience demonstrating knowledge of physical security best practices to include but not limited to: application of physical security systems investigation techniques management of contract security guards and incident management and workplace safety.
Experience in access control (e.g. Lenel) intrusion detection and video surveillance systems.
Experience overseeing security operations personnel.


Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Bachelors degree or equivalent training and experience.
Experience with secure facility requirements along with ICDs NISPOM NIST standards and other government regulations related to classified program management and the handling of classified material.
Driven to provide your internal and the external customers with responsive and unparalleled support and you are dedicated to meet and fulfill the customers expectations.
Desire to step outside the box and your comfort zone to take ownership of projects and domains not in your range of expertise.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.


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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $91800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $196300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.