Data Center Security Manager, DC Security

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 air-tight security measures which is something that we guarantee.

AWS is growing rapidly and we are looking for a Data Center Security Manager (DSM) to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team who will help manage and improve site security operations in our data centers.

Key job responsibilities
The selected individual will be responsible for managing physical security operations developing post orders defining security procedures handling site incidents working with security equipment participating in construction projects and to drive day-to-day process improvement activities and managing vendors.

Duties include ensuring consistent deployment of all required security policies and procedures and participate in re-occurring site audits and reviews and testing new security technologies.
Must have and demonstrate resilient leadership skills flexibility to work in dynamic environment exceptional knowledge of security practices and strong written and verbal communication.

About the team
Here at AWS we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups reaching 40000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences. Amazons culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives learn and be curious and earn trust.

Key job responsibilities
- Coordinate the day-to-day Security activities for your assigned Data Center(s) under the guidance of a manager
- Assess vendor compliance based on the established work order track service deliverables and escalate corrective actions to a senior team member as needed.
- Provide support to all vendors within the data center
- Conduct inspections audits and reviews in your area of responsibility and ensure compliance with AWS security standards and policies.
- Lead the media security requirements within the Data Center
- Participate in regular meetings with vendors data center operations and other partner teams to accomplish operational consistency.
- Effectively communicate with partner teams when providing awareness of security policies and procedures.
- Troubleshooting Security Devices in conjunction with the local Security System Integrator

A day in the life
As a DC Security Manager you will be expected to implement and verify compliance with security procedures ensure alarms are resolved in accordance with standards and policies; while optimizing the effectiveness and efficiency of physical security at our facilities. You will champion new initiatives for the physical security team and seek implementation in coordination with multiple business partner teams. You will be tasked with leading cross-functional teams writing security strategies driving processes to achieve industry-leading security and driving down costs through process improvement and technology enhancement. You will report to the Cluster Security Manager responsible for your area.

About the team
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.

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.

Amazon 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.

We value work-life 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.

Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led 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 AmazeCom 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 knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

- 3 years of overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors experience
- Experience acting as a Program Security Officer Security Specialist or Security Manager with duties including interpreting and implementing requirements within the personnel industrial and physical security disciplines and overseeing security operations

- 1 years experience in access control and video surveillance software applications (eg. LENEL or C-cure)
- 2 years of work in identifying security issues and risks and developing mitigation plans experience
- 1 years experience working with workflow ticketing and extraction of performance metrics.
- College Degree (Bachelors) and/or Background in one or more of: Military (Career/Military Police/Military Special Operations Forces) Law Enforcement with Arrest Authority (Police Academy Graduate); TSA Security Screening; Correctional Facility Officer

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at GA Covington - 28.00 - 50.00 USD hourly