Data Center Security Manager, DC Security Job ID: 3126970 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.
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.
AWS is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a Data Center Security Manager (DSM) to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team, who will help manage and improve site security operations in our data centers.
Key job responsibilities The selected individual will be responsible for managing physical security operations, developing post orders, defining security procedures, handling site incidents, working with security equipment, participating in construction projects and driving day‑to‑day process improvement activities and managing vendors.
Duties include ensuring consistent deployment of all required security policies and procedures and participating in re‑occurring site audits and reviews and testing new security technologies.
Must have and demonstrate resilient leadership skills, flexibility to work in a dynamic environment, exceptional knowledge of security practices and strong written and verbal communication.
Key job responsibilities (detailed list)
Coordinate the day‑to‑day Security activities for your assigned Data Center(s) under the guidance of a manager
Assess vendor compliance, based on the established work order, track service deliverables and elevate corrective actions to a senior team member as needed
Provide support to all vendors within the data center
Conduct inspections, audits and reviews in your area of responsibility and ensure compliance with AWS security standards and policies
Lead the media security requirements within the Data Center
Participate in regular meetings with vendors, data center operations and other partner teams to accomplish operational consistency
Effectively communicate with partner teams when providing awareness of security policies and procedures
Troubleshoot Security Devices in conjunction with the local Security System Integrator
A day in the life As a DC Security Manager, you will be expected to implement and verify compliance with security procedures, ensure alarms are resolved in accordance with standards and policies; while optimizing the effectiveness and efficiency of physical security at our facilities. You will champion new initiatives for the physical security team and seek implementation in coordination with multiple business partner teams. You will be tasked with leading cross‑functional teams, writing security strategies, driving processes to achieve industry‑leading security and driving down costs through process improvement and technology enhancement. You will report to the Cluster Security Manager responsible for your area.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of experience managing contract security and physical security operation programs such as Access Control/Intrusion Detection and CCTV Surveillance systems (e.g., LENEL or C-cure)
3+ years Project Management experience
3+ years creating process improvement procedures
3+ years managing a team of individual contributors and vendors
3+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite
3+ years of experience running professional meetings
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent professional experience in corporate or government security environment
3+ years of experience working in a facility and observing security gaps in physical barriers, security officer procedure, policies, surveillance equipment, and alarm points
4+ years of experience driving campaigns to reduce nuisance alarms
3+ years of experience working with workflow ticketing and extraction of performance metrics
3+ years of experience with excellent verbal and written communications skills in a professional work setting
4+ years of overseeing security sub‑contractors that provide guards, electronic security systems, door construction, door repair, fencing, and access controls
4+ years of experience creating and implementing emergency planning programs and physical security countermeasures
Detailed and data driven experiences that exemplify Amazon’s Leadership Principle
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $72,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $154,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job–related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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