Data Center Security Specialist, DC Security, AMER East
Listed on 2026-07-20
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Security Management & Operations, Data Science Manager, Cybersecurity, IT Specialist
Data Center Security Specialist, DC Security, AMER East
AWS Data Center Operations is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist (Individual Contributor) to join the team. The role involves overseeing contract employee deliverables and collaborating with Data Center Specialists to devise security strategies, achieve financial targets, and improve overall operational security within our Data Centers. The position reports to the Cluster Security Manager responsible for the Data Center Campus.
Responsibilities- Drive operational security excellence across multiple facilities within a short driving distance.
- Identify physical security gaps and drive corrective actions.
- Interface with vendors involved in security construction, repairs, daily operations and patrols, and planning.
- Extract metrics and observe improvements using data.
- Suggest improvements to electronic surveillance and access controls.
- Direct efforts to educate data center occupants on false alarm reductions.
- Write and implement security processes and procedures.
- Prepare reports, create presentations, and communicate status of physical security operations to management.
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns design, planning, delivery, and operation of AWS global infrastructure, supporting all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that keep the cloud running.
Diversity & InclusionAWS values diverse experiences and encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet all preferred qualifications. If your career is just starting or has followed a nontraditional path, apply anyway.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications- Experience overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors
- Experience using computers and Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with access control and CCTV systems
- Experience with physical security best practices, including physical security systems, investigation techniques, and management of contract security guards
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you require a workplace accommodation during the application or hiring process, visit amazon.jobs/how-we-hire/accommodations or contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Compensation includes sign-on payments and RSUs. Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and location. Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), life insurance, EAP, mental health support, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more s/en/benefits.
USA, VA, Leesburg - 28.00 - 50.00 USD hourly
Posted:
June 24, 2026 (Updated 1 day ago)
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