Data Center Physical Security Specialist , DC Security Amer-Southwest
About The Position
AWS is looking for an exceptional Data Center Security Specialist with a strong track record of supporting security programs within cleared facilities, demonstrable program/project management experience, comprehensive program security knowledge, and a deep understanding of government security programs, processes, and requirements. As a Data Center Security Specialist (DSS) at an accredited AWS site, you will own the execution of multiple security disciplines in support of fast-moving classified operations and manage a wide array of projects designed to protect personnel, National Security Information, 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.
Requirements
- Experience with access control and CCTV systems
- 6+ months' experience in security roles, preferably in a data center or similar environment.
- Must have and demonstrate resilient leadership skills, flexibility to work in dynamic environment, exceptional knowledge of security practices and strong written and verbal communication.
Nice To Haves
- 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
- 2+ years Security experience or equivalent (demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education)
- 1+ year Leadership experience
- Additional education or training in security-related fields is a plus.
Responsibilities
- managing physical security operations
- developing post orders
- defining security procedures
- handling site incidents
- working with security equipment
- participating in construction projects
- drive day-to-day process improvement activities
- managing vendors
- ensuring consistent deployment of all required security policies and procedures
- participate in re-occurring site audits and reviews
- testing new security technologies
Benefits
- 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
- parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
