Data Center Physical Security Specialist, AMER-SW Data Center Security

Description

Description 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 we guarantee.

We are looking for a Data Center Security Specialist 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 Specialist role encompasses oversight of contract employee deliverables and collaboration with Data Center Managers to devise security strategies, achieve financial targets, and improve the overall operational security within our Data Centers.

They will report to the Area Security Manager responsible for their Data Center Campus.

• Interface with and assist in mobilizing vendors involved in system repairs and new security construction.
• Coordinate the activities of a professional contract guard force.
• 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 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 uncompromising security standards.
• Travel between local sites as needed, up to 50% of the workweek.

As a Data Center Security Specialist, no two days are the same — but each one starts with keeping our customers’ data safe. You begin your day reviewing overnight security activity, triaging operational tickets, and checking in with the contract guard force. Mid‑morning might involve a site walkthrough to inspect access control points, cameras, and perimeter security — identifying anything that needs repair or attention.

You coordinate with vendors on maintenance tickets and track open work orders against SLAs. After lunch, you might join a meeting with data center operations to align on an upcoming construction project or walk a new build site with security design standards in mind. You review alarm data to spot trends in false activations and work with stakeholders on reduction strategies.

By the end of the day, you’re documenting findings, updating metrics trackers, and preparing notes for your Area Security Manager. Some days will take you across multiple sites on your campus. Throughout it all, you’re the on‑ground expert making sure physical security standards are met and our customers can trust that their data is protected.

• Experience with various Access/Intrusion control Systems in a Control room environment.

• Experience collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to drive process and system improvements.

AWS 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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Company – Amazon Data Services, Inc.

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