Data Center Security Specialist, AMER East DC Physical 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 Manager (Individual Contributor) 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. The Data Center Security Manager role encompasses oversight of contract employee deliverables and collaboration with Data Center Managers in order to devise security strategies, achieve financial targets, and to improve the overall operational security within our Data Centers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of a professional contract guard force
• Interface with and assist in mobilizing vendors involved in system repairs and new security construction
• Oversee individual security vendor deliverables, track service delivery and request corrective actions from vendors as needed
• Foster working relationships to educate data center stakeholders on false alarm reductions
• Extract metrics and observe improvements by looking at and analyzing data
• Verify Data Center security programs are delivered to meet defined global security standards
• Develop strategies for improving electronic surveillance and access controls
• Draft reports and prepare presentations on the status of physical security operations
• Collaborate with managers in writing and implementing security processes and procedures
• Serve as a customer advocate by identifying security-related opportunities and crafting innovative solutions that maintain security standards
• Be able to travel between local sites as needed, up to 50% of the workweek

About The Team

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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 we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Experience overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors, 6+ months' experience in security roles, preferably in a data center or similar environment. Knowledge of the administration and operation of: access control systems (Lenel, Milestone) and CCTV systems with digital recording.

Preferred Qualifications: College Degree and/or Background in one or more of: Military (Career/Military Police/Military Elite Forces), Law Enforcement (Police Academy Graduate), TSA Security Screening, Correctional Facility Officer, 2+ years Security experience or equivalent, 1+ year Leadership experience.

Benefits

Amazon 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.

The base salary range for this position is $28.89 - $50.52 USD hourly. 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.