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 Specialist

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

- 1+ years of data center, critical environment, computer hardware repair,

infrastructure cabling, network deployment, or data center operations

experience, or experience in professional or military IT-related roles Preferred

Qualifications: - Experience with access control and CCTV systems

- Experience using computers and Microsoft Office tools such as Outlook, Word,

Excel and PowerPoint

- 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, OH, Hilliard - 28.89 - 50.52 USD hourly