About This Role

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.

AWS is looking for an exceptional Data Center Security Specialist with a strong

track record of supporting security programs within data center facilities,

demonstrable program/project management experience, comprehensive security

operations knowledge, and a deep understanding of physical security standards,

processes, and requirements.

As a Data Center Security Specialist (DSS) at an AWS site, you will own the

execution of multiple security disciplines in support of fast-moving operations

and manage a wide array of projects designed to protect personnel, customer

data, and critical infrastructure from insider and external threats. You will

also be responsible for managing onsite security forces. You must obsess over

internal and external customers and successfully deliver support and services in

an environment where priorities shift extremely fast. You must be able to

operate independently, manage security projects, continuously triage and

prioritize accordingly, communicate clearly and compellingly, THINK BIG and

outside the box, and deliver exceptional products/service.

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

As a Data Center Security Specialist, your day begins with reviewing overnight

security reports and incident logs to ensure continuity of operations. You'll

conduct morning walkthroughs of the data center perimeter and red zones,

verifying that all physical security controls are functioning properly and

documenting any anomalies.

Throughout the day, you'll coordinate with onsite security forces, providing

guidance on post orders and responding to real-time security events. You'll

participate in construction coordination meetings to ensure security

requirements are integrated into ongoing build activities, reviewing access

requests and ensuring compliance with AWS security standards.

Mid-day often involves hands-on work—testing security equipment, conducting

badge audits, or investigating incidents that occurred during previous shifts.

You'll collaborate with Data Center Operations teams to balance security

requirements with operational needs, ensuring customer workloads remain

protected without impacting availability.

Your afternoon may include updating security procedures based on lessons

learned, conducting training sessions with contract security officers, or

participating in site audits to validate compliance with security policies.

You'll also spend time on vendor management, coordinating with security

technology providers to resolve equipment issues or implement enhancements.

As the day closes, you'll prepare shift handover documentation, brief incoming

security personnel on any ongoing situations, and update your Multi Cluster

Security Manager on key activities and upcoming priorities. You'll also dedicate

time to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance

security operations and drive process efficiencies across the site.

This role requires flexibility—no two days are identical, and you must be

prepared to pivot quickly as priorities shift in support of fast-moving data

center operations.

About the team

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.

Diverse Experiences

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.

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 in the cloud.

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 and 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.

Basic Qualifications: - 2+ years of overseeing security operations and working

with security vendors/contractors experience Preferred Qualifications: -

Experience with physical security best practices which includes the application

of 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.

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

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USA, TX, Wink - 28.89 - 50.52 USD hourly

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