Data Center Security Specialist

Amazon • New Albany, OH

1d • $28 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Security Manager (DSM) to join their Infrastructure Operations team. This role will be responsible for managing and improving site security operations within AWS data centers. The selected individual will oversee physical security operations, develop post orders, define security procedures, handle site incidents, work with security equipment, participate in construction projects, drive process improvements, and manage vendors. Duties include ensuring consistent deployment of security policies and procedures, participating in site audits and reviews, and testing new security technologies. The role requires resilient leadership, flexibility in a dynamic environment, exceptional knowledge of security practices, and strong communication skills.

Requirements

• 2+ years of overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors experience
• 1+ years of data center experience, or experience in similar technical or vocational roles
• Experience in one or more of the following fields: technical, security or privacy education/training, information security, risk management, corporate communications, program management, project management, psychology or other related field
• Resilient leadership skills
• Flexibility to work in dynamic environment
• Exceptional knowledge of security practices
• Strong written and verbal communication

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of law enforcement, or 8+ years of security-related professional experience
• 1+ years of team leadership experience
• Bachelor's degree or above in Security, Law Enforcement, or military discipline

Responsibilities

• Managing physical security operations
• Developing post orders
• Defining security procedures
• Handling site incidents
• Working with security equipment
• Participating in construction projects
• Driving day-to-day process improvement activities
• Managing vendors
• Ensuring consistent deployment of all required security policies and procedures
• Participating 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
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager