Data Center Security Lead: Operations & Metrics

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services Emirates LLC - Dubai Branch seeks a Data Center Security Specialist to drive operational security across multiple UAE facilities. You will lead security operations, coordinate with vendors, analyze security data, and develop procedures to strengthen protection of data center assets.

Fluent English required; 1+ year in security operations; ASIS/CSMP preferred. This role emphasizes risk mitigation, incident response, and continuous security improvements within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience with CCTV, access control and intrusion systems.
• Fluent English (reading, writing and speaking).
• 1+ year of security operations oversight experience.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operational security as part of a security operations team across multiple facilities.
• Drive security awareness campaigns to enhance vigilance and effectiveness.
• Experience with workflow ticketing and extraction of performance metrics.
• Lead security investigations across campus facilities.
• Oversee security vendors providing guards, electronic security systems, door construction/repair, fencing, and access controls.
• Translate security strategy into daily tactics to meet management goals.
• Oversee security construction projects.
• Provide security awareness training to data center personnel.

Skills

CCTV systems

Access control

Intrusion detection

English proficiency

Security operations oversight

Data analysis

Job description

Amazon Data Services Emirates LLC - Dubai Branch seeks a Data Center Security Specialist to drive operational security across multiple UAE facilities. You will lead security operations, coordinate with vendors, analyze security data, and develop procedures to strengthen protection of data center assets.

Fluent English required; 1+ year in security operations; ASIS/CSMP preferred. This role emphasizes risk mitigation, incident response, and continuous security improvements within a fast-paced