Cluster Security Manager, U.S. Amazon Dedicated Cloud

Cluster Security Strategy & Leadership

Define and execute the security strategy for all ADC data center campuses within the assigned cluster
Translate regional and organizational security objectives into actionable plans for individual sites
Drive consistency in security operations, compliance posture, and incident response across the cluster while accounting for site-specific requirements
Identify long-term risks and opportunities; propose solutions that address both immediate operational needs and future growth
Serve as the single-threaded security leader for the cluster - owning decisions on how to prioritize, resource, and execute security requirements

People Leadership & Development

Lead, develop, and manage Data Center Security Managers and Security Operations Managers within the cluster
Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations
Build a high-performing team through hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and career development
Develop succession plans and ensure knowledge continuity across the cluster
Foster a security culture grounded in operational discipline, continuous improvement, and customer obsession

Government Customer & External Engagement

Serve as an Amazon security representative to government customer security organizations for the cluster
Manage recurring customer engagements including security reviews, audit coordination, and compliance discussions
Interpret and implement evolving government security requirements across all cluster sites
Influence external stakeholders - including government customers, regulators, and vendor partners - to achieve mutually beneficial security outcomes
Build and maintain trusted relationships that enable productive collaboration on complex or sensitive security matters

Compliance, Accreditation & Risk Management

Ensure all cluster facilities maintain continuous compliance with government accreditation requirements (ICDs, NISPOM, NIST, UL 2050, and applicable contract security specifications)
Own the cluster's security compliance posture - identifying gaps, driving remediation, and reporting status to leadership
Lead cluster-level security audits, inspections, and self-assessments; drive corrective actions to closure
Make risk-informed decisions that balance security requirements against operational tempo and business needs
Coordinate with Industrial Security on workforce compliance, access determinations, and security incident adjudication affecting the cluster

Operational Oversight & Incident Management

Provide operational oversight of security systems, guard force performance, cleared escort operations, incident response protocols and access control operations across all cluster sites
Establish cluster-level security metrics and reporting; use data to identify trends, drive improvements, and inform resource decisions
Own escalation management for security incidents, breaches, and anomalies that exceed site-level authority or span multiple facilities including the generation of written incident reports and executive summaries for consumption by senior and executive leadership.
Ensure robust after-hours coverage and emergency response capability across the cluster

Financial & Resource Management

Own the cluster security budget - forecasting requirements, managing spend, reconciling billing and justifying investment to leadership
Coordinate with the Security Program Management team on capital projects, system upgrades, and security design for new construction
Manage vendor and contract performance at the cluster level; partner with Procurement on contract actions as needed
Allocate resources across sites based on risk, operational demand, and growth trajectory

Process Improvement & Standardization

Streamline security processes across the cluster to reduce complexity, eliminate redundancy, and create predictable operational paths
Develop and maintain cluster-level Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that align with regional and organizational standards
Identify best practices at individual sites and scale them across the cluster
Drive continuous improvement informed by audit findings, incident data, government feedback, and operational metrics