Data Center Security Specialist
AmazonJeffersonville, Ohio
Full-time
Salary
$28–$50/ hourly
Free account to apply · application completed on Amazon
About This Role
Amazon Web Services (AWS) serves customers and developers who rely on storage,
Salary
$28–$50/ hourly
Free account to apply · application completed on Amazon
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.
Key job responsibilities
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
vendors.
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.
A day in the life
A day typically begins with a comprehensive review of any security incidents or
operational issues that occurred. They start their duties by conducting thorough
security system checks, including testing access control systems, verifying
camera operations, and reviewing alarm panel statuses.
Throughout the day, they actively participate in operations meetings with the DC
Operations team to align on maintenance activities, review vendor access
requests, and address any emerging security concerns. They conduct detailed
facility walkthroughs, inspecting perimeter security, checking equipment
condition, and documenting any vulnerabilities in the security tracking system.
A significant portion of their day involves managing security-related tickets,
including processing badge access requests, coordinating vendor escorts, and
handling security system maintenance requests. They take ownership of vendor
management activities, overseeing the security guard force operations, verifying
SLA compliance, and conducting random post inspections to ensure quality service
delivery.
The specialist regularly participates in security team meetings where they
review metrics, discuss process improvements, and coordinate upcoming projects.
They dedicate time to administrative responsibilities such as updating security
procedures, completing required reports, reviewing camera footage, and
documenting incidents as needed.
Throughout their shift, they remain responsive to any security incidents or
alarms, maintaining constant vigilance over the facility's security posture. The
role requires them to maintain effective communication with various
stakeholders, including vendors, contractors, and internal teams.
The position demands strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills,
and the ability to make sound decisions in dynamic situations, all while
maintaining the highest standards of data center security.
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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.
Diverse Experiences
AWS 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.
Why AWS?
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.
Inclusive Team Culture
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.
Mentorship & Career Growth
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
professional.
Work/Life Balance
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.
Basic Qualifications: - 2+ years of overseeing security operations and working
with security vendors/contractors experience
- 6+ months' experience in security roles, preferably in a data center or
similar environment. Preferred Qualifications: - 2+ years of law enforcement, or
8+ years of security-related professional experience
- 1+ years of team leadership experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of law enforcement or
security-related experience
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
[https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations] for more
information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please
contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package
will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final
compensation will be determined based on factors including experience,
qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits
including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &
AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health
Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy
Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits
[https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].
USA, OH, Jeffersonville - 28.00 - 50.00 USD hourly