Cluster Security Manager, DC Security Europe

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking to hire a highly motivated best-in-class Cluster Security Manager to manage the physical security at our data centers.


Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for managing the on-site operational physical security of our Data Centers. This includes management of access control systems and process guard force management contract management vendor management risk assessment & management reporting security metrics security audits and incident reporting.

You will also understand and maintain compliance requirements with standards such as SOC1 SOC2 and ISO27001. You will 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 also be required to work closely with other Amazon teams to deliver tight project schedules on time and within budget. You will communicate status updates and ensure adherence to tight schedules and deadlines.

As Cluster Security Manager you will possess proven people management skills and will build relationships with internal and external partners to maintain and enhance the security and safety. You will coordinate physical security (security services access control and CCTV systems site surveys) investigations risk/threat assessments. You and your team will supervise employees and contractors performing specific security and safety objectives and monitor vendor performance and expenses.

You will be required to overall manage the daily operations of the vendors providing services training and risk assessment; conduct investigations of Code of Conduct and other violations as needed. Collaborate with other teams within Amazon (DC Engineering DC Operations etc.) and outside of Amazon (Vendors Emergency Services etc.) as they relate to daily operations. Develop security plans for on-site special events and other unique security situations to assure proper access control and evacuation procedures are followed. Perform data analysis and create benchmarking to support risk assessments and threat identification. Partner with Data Center Operations and other Amazon business units to identify safety and security deficiencies and develop customized procedures to gain compliance with regulations internal and external to Amazon. As part of a global team in this space you will work with peers in other geographic regions and travel as required by Amazon.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global 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.


Key job responsibilities
Manage the daily operations of the vendors providing services training and risk assessment; conduct investigations of Code of Conduct and other violations as needed
Collaborate with other teams within Amazon (Data Center (DC) Engineering DC Operations etc.) and outside of Amazon (Vendors Emergency Services etc.) as they relate to daily operations
Develop security plans for on-site special events and other unique security situations to assure proper access control and evacuation procedures are followed
Perform data analysis and create benchmarking to support risk assessments and threat identification
Partner with DC Engineering and other Amazon business units to identify safety and security deficiencies and develop customized policies and procedures to gain compliance with regulations internal and external to Amazon
As part of a global team in this space you will also be required to work with peers in other geographic regions and travel as required by Amazon

About the team

Diverse Experiences
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- Experience in the security field in a global corporate environment or large-sized organization (e.g. NGO public sector police or military) including experience in a managerial role
- Experience in risk management and internal audit including: performing risk assessments and audits designing controls managing enterprise control frameworks and prioritizing risk
- Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security or personnel issues in the workplace
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills attention to detail and effective communication abilities
- 10 years of security operations
- 5 years in a leadership role
- Experience designing and implementing investigative tactics including interviewing and documentation

- Knowledge of Data Center security technology including access & perimeter control CCTV identification and special applications.

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