Cluster Security Manager, U.S. Dedicated Cloud

Cluster Security Manager, U.S. Amazon Dedicated Cloud

The US ADC Cluster Security Manager leads all physical security, operational security, and information protection programs across an Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) data center cluster. A cluster consists of multiple accredited data center campuses within a geographic region. This role sets cluster-level security strategy, manages Data Center Security Managers (DCSMs) and Security Operations Managers (SOMs) at each site, and ensures the cluster meets government accreditation requirements while supporting fast-paced classified operations.

• Define and execute the security strategy for all ADC data center campuses within the assigned cluster
• Translate regional and organizational security objectives into actionable plans for individual sites
• Drive consistency in security operations, compliance posture, and incident response across the cluster while accounting for site‑specific requirements
• Identify long‑term risks and opportunities; propose solutions that address both immediate operational needs and future growth
• Serve as the single‑threaded security leader for the cluster – owning decisions on how to prioritize, resource, and execute security requirements

• Lead, develop, and manage Data Center Security Managers and Security Operations Managers within the cluster
• Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations
• Build a high‑performing team through hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and career development
• Develop succession plans and ensure knowledge continuity across the cluster
• Foster a security culture grounded in operational discipline, continuous improvement, and customer obsession

• Serve as an Amazon security representative to government customer security organizations for the cluster
• Manage recurring customer engagements including security reviews, audit coordination, and compliance discussions
• Interpret and implement evolving government security requirements across all cluster sites
• Influence external stakeholders – including government customers, regulators, and vendor partners – to achieve mutually beneficial security outcomes
• Build and maintain trusted relationships that enable productive collaboration on complex or sensitive security matters

• Ensure all cluster facilities maintain continuous compliance with government accreditation requirements (ICDs, NISPOM, NIST, UL 2050, and applicable contract security specifications)
• Own the cluster’s security compliance posture – identifying gaps, driving remediation, and reporting status to leadership
• Lead cluster‑level security audits, inspections, and self‑assessments; drive corrective actions to closure
• Make risk‑informed decisions that balance security requirements against operational tempo and business needs
• Coordinate with Industrial Security on workforce compliance, access determinations, and security incident adjudication affecting the cluster

• Provide operational oversight of security systems, guard force performance, cleared escort operations, incident response protocols and access control operations across all cluster sites
• Establish cluster‑level security metrics and reporting; use data to identify trends, drive improvements, and inform resource decisions
• Own escalation management for security incidents, breaches, and anomalies that exceed site‑level authority or span multiple facilities including the generation of written incident reports and executive summaries for consumption by senior and executive leadership
• Ensure robust after‑hours coverage and emergency response capability across the cluster

• Own the cluster security budget – forecasting requirements, managing spend, reconciling billing and justifying investment to leadership
• Coordinate with the Security Program Management team on capital projects, system upgrades, and security design for new construction
• Manage vendor and contract performance at the cluster level; partner…