Data Center Security Specialist, DC Security AMER-SW
About the Role
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist to join the AIS team in Clifton, TX. You will oversee security operations for data centers, manage vendor relationships, and ensure access control and CCTV systems function reliably to protect critical infrastructure. This role emphasizes KPI-driven improvements, incident investigation, emergency response participation, and collaboration with law enforcement.
Responsibilities
- Oversee contract security staff and daily operations
- Manage data center security
- Coordinate with security vendors
- Maintain availability for emergency response
- Monitor and ensure functionality of security systems
- Drive continuous improvement through KPIs and improvement plans
- Ensure proper protocol adherence by all personnel
- Oversee access control, visitor management, and CCTV systems
- Manage facility access badge issuance
- Maintain security equipment through regular inspections
- Implement preventative maintenance programs
- Investigate security incidents and provide notifications
- Involvement in emergency response plans and evacuation procedures
- Develop relationships with law enforcement and emergency services
- Generate security incident reports
- Prepare and deliver presentations to business partners
- Support internal security evaluations
- Ensure compliance with corporate security standards
- Identify security-related opportunities
- Develop innovative security solutions
- Ensure professional security interactions
Qualifications
- Experience overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors
- Experience with access control and CCTV systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in Security, Law Enforcement, or military discipline
- 2+ years of security-related professional experience, or 1+ years of security-related professional experience
Pay
The base salary range for this position is $26.00 - $45.48 USD hourly. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
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. Your Amazon package will also include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
Location: USA, TX, Clifton
Company: Amazon Data Services, Inc.