Data Center Security Specialist , DC Security AMER East

Amazon.com, Inc.•Haymarket, VA

25d

About The Position

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 Manager to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations 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.

Requirements

Experience with physical security control and surveillance systems
6+ months' experience in security roles, preferably in a data center or similar environment.
Knowledge of the administration and operation of: access control systems (Lenel, Milestone) and CCTV systems with digital recording.

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

Responsibilities

Driving operational security excellence in several separate facilities located within a short driving distance.
Discovering physical security gaps and shortcomings, which you will drive to fix immediately.
Interfacing and directing vendors involved in new security construction, repairs, daily security operations and patrols, and planning.
Extracting metrics and observe improvements by looking at hard data.
Making suggestions on improving electronic surveillance and access controls.
Directing efforts to educate data center occupants on false alarm reductions.
Writing and implementing security process and procedures.
Writing reports, create presentations and communicate with management on the status of physical security operations.