Data Center Security Specialist, DC Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Paris; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services France SAS in the Paris area is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist to support physical security operations across multiple data centers. The role is largely operational, coordinating security activities and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

The DSS will supervise contract guards, conduct drills, analyze data, draft reports, and help implement security policies aligned with regional and global standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a physical security role.
• 1+ year of incident response and crisis management experience.
• 1+ year of experience collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to drive improvements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; fluent English communication skills; driving in France.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities and site security operations.
• Coordinate with Operations and Safety managers for facility operations.
• Provide guidance to contract security provider personnel.
• Evaluate the contract security provider performance and service delivery and request corrective actions from vendors as needed.
• Foster working relationships to educate data center stakeholders on false alarm reductions.
• Extract metrics and observe improvements by looking at and analyzing data.
• Verify Data Center security programs are delivered to meet defined global security standards.
• Support in all media integrity related Programs.
• Support in the training of new and existing personnel on behavioral compliance to security policies and procedures.
• Handle escalations and resolve tasks delegated and/or assigned to the team.
• Draft reports and prepare presentations on the status of physical security operations.
• Collaborate with managers in writing and implementing security policies, processes and procedures based on regional or global security initiatives.
• Serve as a customer advocate by identifying security-related opportunities and crafting innovative solutions that maintain security standards.
• Participate in site audits, inspections and walk-through.
• Identifying, discussing and bringing forward issues and solutions to senior team members.

Skills

Physical security

Incident response

Data analysis

MS Office

English fluency

Driving license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

At Amazon we believe that every day is still day one. A day to take a first step. A day to look forwards to new challenges. Today is that day for you!

At Amazon we believe that every day is still day one. A day to take a first step. A day to look forwards to new challenges. Today is that day for you! It's your day to be part of something great. A day to make your ideas come to life, to join a company that redefines itself every day. That's the energy and passion behind Amazon.

For our AWS data centers in the Paris area, we are looking for a Data Center Security Specialist (DSS).

Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and innovative. They enjoy teamwork and looking for continuous improvement in security posture and processes.

This role is primarily operational (80%), with the remaining 20% dedicated to reporting and administrative duties.

The DSS will support a senior Data Center Security Manager in charge of physical security operations in multiple Data Centers.

The DSS role will include the supervision of the contract guard force. They will conduct drills and tests, investigate alarms, and participate in daily operations from a security point of view, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Key job responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities and site security operations.
• Coordinate with Operations and Safety managers for facility operations.
• Provide guidance to contract security provider personnel.
• Evaluate the contract security provider performance and service delivery and request corrective actions from vendors as needed.
• Foster working relationships to educate data center stakeholders on false alarm reductions.
• Extract metrics and observe improvements by looking at and analyzing data.
• Verify Data Center security programs are delivered to meet defined global security standards.
• Support in all media integrity related Programs.
• Support in the training of new and existing personnel on behavioral compliance to security policies and procedures.
• Handle escalations and resolve tasks delegated and/or assigned to the team.
• Draft reports and prepare presentations on the status of physical security operations.
• Collaborate with managers in writing and implementing security policies, processes and procedures based on regional or global security initiatives.
• Serve as a customer advocate by identifying security-related opportunities and crafting innovative solutions that maintain security standards.
• Participate in site audits, inspections and walk-through.
• Identifying, discussing and bringing forward issues and solutions to senior team members.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a physical security role.
• 1+ years of incident response & crisis management experience.
• 1+ year of experience collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to drive process and system improvements.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office tools.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to read, write and speak fluently English.
• Candidate must have a valid driving license and be eligible to drive in France as soon as they start. This position requires driving between company locations regularly all across the Paris area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to company tools for data gathering and analysis.
• Metrics oriented.
• Ability to act swiftly and calmly in time of crisis.
• Ability to handle confidential information with care.
• Ability to integrate into an international work environment.

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Company

Amazon Data Services France SAS

Job ID: A10443441