Data Center Security Specialist UAE National Only, Infrastructure Physical Security

Amazon; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist in Abu Dhabi. The role involves managing operational security in a control-room environment and across multiple facilities. Candidates should be UAE nationals with a minimum of 2 years of experience in security operations and have project management skills. The employer values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. This position requires effective communication, oversight of security vendors, and handling security investigations.

Qualifications

• UAE National with family book.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in security operations.
• Familiarity with security program automation and access control systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operational security across multiple facilities.
• Drive security awareness campaigns.
• Oversee physical security vendors.
• Provide security awareness training to data center personnel.

Skills

Leadership in security operations

Project Management

Process improvement procedures

Microsoft Office proficiency

Effective communication

Education

Associates degree or higher in security

Job description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery and operation of all AWS global facilities. We support every AWS data center, ensuring the servers, storage, networking, power and cooling equipment run continuously so customers can rely on the cloud.

The Physical Security Team is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist. The role focuses on maintaining operational security excellence in a control‑room environment or at multiple nearby facilities. Candidates must be UAE nationals with a family book and must meet US citizenship or equivalent status for the GovCloud region.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Help lead daily operational security as part of a security operations team across multiple facilities.
• Drive security awareness campaigns aimed at enhancing security vigilance and effectiveness.
• Use workflow ticketing and develop performance metrics.
• Lead security investigations across campus facilities.
• Oversee physical security vendors providing guards, electronic security systems, door construction/repair, fencing and access controls.
• Translate overarching security strategy into daily tactics to meet management goals.
• Oversee security construction projects.
• Provide security awareness training to data center personnel.
• Work on varied shifts (Day, Mid, Evening/Overnight).

Qualifications

• UAE National with family book.
• Minimum 2 years of experience overseeing security operations and managing vendors.
• Project Management experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience creating process improvement procedures and detailed reports.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement emergency planning programs, physical security countermeasures, and root‑cause analysis.
• Familiarity with security program automation, access/intrusion control systems, and ability to interpret program objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a professional setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders regarding physical security standards and system designs.
• Associates degree or higher and/or equivalent professional experience in a corporate or government security environment.

We value diversity and encourage candidates who do not meet every preferred qualification to apply.

For additional information regarding workplace accommodations for disabilities, please visit the AWS inclusive workplace page.

Timeline

We are actively recruiting. The position is currently open.