Data Center Physical Security Specialist, AMER-SW Data Center Security

Amazon•Glendale, AZ

1d•$24 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a detail-oriented, innovative, and professional Data Center Security Specialist to join their expanding Data Center Operations team. This role involves overseeing contract employee deliverables and collaborating with Data Center Managers to develop security strategies, achieve financial targets, and enhance overall operational security within AWS Data Centers. The specialist will report to the Area Security Manager responsible for their Data Center Campus.

Requirements

Experience with various Access/Intrusion control Systems in a Control room environment

Nice To Haves

Experience collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to drive process and system improvements

Responsibilities

Coordinate the activities of a professional contract guard force and oversee vendor deliverables at your assigned site or campus
Track service delivery against established SLAs and escalate corrective actions to senior team members as needed
Conduct inspections, audits, and walkthroughs to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with AWS security standards and policies
Interface with vendors to coordinate system repairs, preventative maintenance, and new security construction
Foster relationships with data center stakeholders to educate on security procedures and reduce false alarms
Review and approve operational work activities that potentially affect physical security
Provide guidance and support to vendors in the absence of SOPs or in situations that require escalation
Extract metrics and analyze data to observe trends and drive improvements in security operations
Collaborate with data center operations, colocation providers, and partner teams to accomplish operational consistency
Support the development and implementation of security processes and procedures
Travel between local sites as needed, up to 50% of the workweek