Data Center Security Manager , AMER East
About the role
AWS is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a Data Center Security Manager to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team. This role oversees contract security staff and daily security operations for AWS data centers, ensuring air-tight security measures to protect customer data and infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Oversee contract security staff and daily security operations.
- Manage data center security, including access control, visitor management, and CCTV systems.
- Coordinate with security vendors and maintain security equipment through regular inspections and preventative maintenance programs.
- Maintain availability for emergency response and monitor security system functionality.
- Drive continuous improvement through KPIs and improvement plans, ensuring protocol adherence by all personnel.
- Investigate security incidents, provide notifications, and develop relationships with law enforcement and emergency services.
- Involvement in emergency response plans and evacuation procedures.
- Generate security incident reports and prepare presentations for business partners.
- Support internal security evaluations and ensure compliance with corporate security standards.
- Identify security-related opportunities and develop innovative security solutions.
- Manage facility access badge issuance.
Requirements
- 2+ years of overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors.
Qualifications
- Experience working on physical security design and implementation of Access Control, Intrusion Detection, and CCTV Surveillance systems.
- 2+ years of experience identifying security issues and risks, and developing mitigation plans.
- 2+ years of workflow experience.
- 1+ years of fraud/risk investigations experience.
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. The team supports all AWS data centers and ensures continual access to cloud services for customers. You’ll collaborate with software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers to maintain high standards for safety and security while delivering scalable and cost-effective solutions.
AWS values diverse experiences and encourages candidates from non-traditional career paths to apply. The team fosters an inclusive culture that embraces bold ideas and empowers individuals to own their work.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, with options for supplemental life plans).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, and Medical Advice Line.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
- 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off and parental leave.
- Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
Pay
Base salary range: $80,000.00 - $140,000.00 USD annually for this position in Frederick, MD.