Data Center Physical Security Specialist, AMER-SW Data Center Security
About the role
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. We are looking for a Data Center Security Specialist to join our expanding Data Center Operations team. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, innovative, and professional. They have a passion for delighting customers, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the activities of a professional contract guard force and oversee vendor deliverables at your assigned site or campus
- Track service delivery against established SLAs and escalate corrective actions to senior team members as needed
- Conduct inspections, audits, and walkthroughs to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with AWS security standards and policies
- Interface with vendors to coordinate system repairs, preventative maintenance, and new security construction
- Foster relationships with data center stakeholders to educate on security procedures and reduce false alarms
- Review and approve operational work activities that potentially affect physical security
- Provide guidance and support to vendors in the absence of SOPs or in situations that require escalation
- Extract metrics and analyze data to observe trends and drive improvements in security operations
- Collaborate with data center operations, colocation providers, and partner teams to accomplish operational consistency
- Support the development and implementation of security processes and procedures
- Travel between local sites as needed, up to 50% of the workweek
About The Team
AWS Data Center Security (DCSEC) is responsible for protecting the physical infrastructure that powers the world's most trusted cloud. Our team operates at the intersection of technology and physical security — managing everything from access controls and surveillance systems to vendor operations and incident response across a global footprint. We are a tight-knit group that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and ownership.
Requirements
Experience with various Access/Intrusion control Systems in a Control room environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to drive process and system improvements
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: Experience with various Access/Intrusion control Systems in a Control room environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to drive process and system improvements
Benefits
Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.
Pay
The starting pay for this position is $24.00 - $42.00 USD hourly. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
Schedule
Travel between local sites as needed, up to 50% of the workweek