Data Center Security Specialist at Amazon — South Bend, Indiana | Racks & RowsAM
Data Center Security Specialist
Amazon·South Bend, Indiana
Full-time
Free account to apply · application completed on Amazon
About This Role
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.
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 to drive day-to-day process improvement activities and managing
Duties include ensuring consistent deployment of all required security policies
and procedures and participate in re-occurring site audits and reviews and
testing new security technologies.
Must have and demonstrate resilient leadership skills, flexibility to work in
dynamic environment, exceptional knowledge of security practices and strong
written and verbal communication.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation
of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the
cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage,
networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have
continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging
problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re
looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply
chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.
You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest
standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at
the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive
culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted
cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating —
that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies
trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred
qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates
to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path,
or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the
expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of
our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home,
there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led
affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our
differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our
Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity)
conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s
Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and
other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded
Basic Qualifications: - Experience with access control and CCTV systems
- 6+ months' experience in security roles, preferably in a data center or
- Additional education or training in security-related fields is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications: - 2+ years of law enforcement, or 8+ years of
security-related professional experience
- 1+ years of team leadership experience
- College Degree (Bachelors) or Background in one or more of: Military
(Career/Military Police/Military Special Operations Forces), Law Enforcement
with Arrest Authority (Police Academy Graduate), TSA Security Screening,
Correctional Facility Officer
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our
customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or
adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the
interview or onboarding process, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations
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information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please
contact your Recruiting Partner.
Required Skills
Physical Security OperationsAccess ControlCCTV SystemsIncident HandlingVendor ManagementSecurity AuditingPost Order DevelopmentLeadershipWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication