Security Specialist, Data Center Physical Security at Amazon — Tokyo, Tokyo | Racks & RowsSecurity Specialist, Data Center Physical Security
Amazon·Tokyo, Tokyo
Full-time
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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.
We are looking for a detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Data
Center Security Specialist (DSS) supporting our data centers across mainland
Japan. In this role, you will work collaboratively with Data Center Security
Managers to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of physical
security procedures. You will support Data Center Security Managers in
implementing security standards and operational procedures across assigned
facilities while assisting in monitoring and maintaining physical security
systems and controls. Your responsibilities will include helping prepare and
maintain security documentation, standard operating procedures, and
participating in security system testing and maintenance activities. You will
contribute to the development of security awareness training materials and
assist in delivering training sessions, as well as generate and analyze security
metrics and incident reports to support management decision-making. Working
closely with security vendors, you will help coordinate maintenance, repairs,
and operational needs while supporting security improvement projects and
initiatives as directed by Security Managers. This position offers an excellent
opportunity to develop expertise in data center security operations while
working alongside experienced Security Managers in a dynamic, technology-driven
environment. The role provides a foundation for career growth within data center
security management through hands-on experience interfacing with
cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements are met.
The selected individual will be responsible for assessing and enhancing existing
security programs, where security tasks, strategy, and priorities may be defined
or occasionally ambiguous. They will participate in recurring site compliance
audits, reviews, and testing of new security technologies. Contribute to
developing strategic goals for the cluster that can impact the entire region,
and adeptly adapt operational plans to evolving security scenarios. Member will
make trade-off decisions and provide recommendations for enhance risk and
security events. Collaborate with peers and internal stakeholders, develop
solutions that help your team meet objectives. Assist in creating mitigation
plans for security events or unique operational activities. Additionally,
recruit and interview new team members while actively mentoring others to foster
a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
Support daily security operations and follow established procedures
Help prepare and deliver security awareness materials
Process security tickets and assist with metrics collection
Coordinate with vendors under management guidance
Learn and implement security protocols and procedures
Assist with security project documentation
Support security training sessions
Maintain clear documentation and daily reports
Execute established compliance processes with AWS policies, standards,
guidelines and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Verify and approve access requests and building access requests.
Assist in procurement: Work order execution, submission of requisition request,
Purchase Order (PO) issuance, and invoice validation
On-boarding (provision of Amazon laptop as needed), training and off-boarding of
Security Vendor resources
Participate in security system installation project meetings with DC Security
Managers, Security Vendors, DC Operations and other key stakeholders.
Oversee and coordinate security vendor work for service calls and scheduled
Documentation and report writing on security metrics
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.
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.
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 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
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. Basic Qualifications: - Speak,
write, and read fluently in English
- Can use Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and online communication and
- Basic understanding of IT terminologies and principles Preferred
Qualifications: - Experience collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to drive
process and system improvements
- Experience using CCTV, access control and intrusion systems
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.
Required Skills
Physical securityData center operationsSecurity systemsCCTVAccess controlIntrusion systemsIncident reportingSecurity metricsVendor managementCompliance auditingRisk assessmentStandard operating proceduresSecurity documentationMicrosoft OfficeIT principles