Data Center Physical Security Manager, US ADC Data Center Security

Overview

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world’s leading cloud provider, delivers virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services to customers worldwide, including the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). AWS seeks an exceptional Program Security Officer / Data Center Security Manager to support security programs within cleared facilities, manage projects, and protect personnel, National Security Information, and critical infrastructure from internal and external threats.

• Provide comprehensive program security guidance concerning personnel, physical and operational security, counterintelligence, and media management.
• Create, implement, communicate, and manage security requirements at a large, government-accredited, multi-facility data center site while providing day-to-day multi-discipline program security support to operations.
• Draft and review security documentation including notifications, standards, procedures, and CONOPs.
• Proactively identify physical security requirements, potential issues, and solutions to sustain and enhance security.
• Perform and support the operations and maintenance of security hardware and systems employed onsite.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with internal staff (operations and support teams) and external partners (vendors, contractors, government) to heighten security awareness and engagement.
• Direct and manage onsite security forces to run daily data center security operations.
• Manage the classified material program to ensure procedures are developed and executed in accordance with internal and customer security policies and practices.
• Utilize workflow ticketing and extract performance metrics.
• Participate in on‑call rotations for alarm response, security incidents, escalations, and critical service outages.
• Participate in recurring security audits, inspections, and reviews.
• Execute compliance processes with AWS policies, standards, guidelines, and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage security purchase orders, assist management with financial analysis, and contribute to financial decisions for security requirements.
• Travel between local facilities as needed.

• Current, active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Experience with security equipment such as intrusion detection devices, access control systems, and related technologies.
• Four or more years of experience as a Program Security Officer, Security Specialist, or Security Manager overseeing personnel, industrial, and physical security disciplines.
• Four or more years of experience demonstrating knowledge of physical security best practices, including application of physical security systems, investigation techniques, management of contract security guards, and incident management.
• Four or more years of data‑driven decision making.
• Four or more years of experience overseeing security operations and working with security vendors or contractors.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated ownership of projects, communication of timelines, and independent execution.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.
• Excellent English‑language written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with secure facility requirements, ICDs, NISPOM, NIST standards, and other government regulations related to classified program management and handling of classified material.
• ASIS CPP, PSP, PMI PMP, or other related certifications.

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