Data Centre Security Manager, DC Security

Amazon; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Data Centre Security Manager in London to oversee daily security operations at its data centers. The successful candidate will have a strong background in physical security management, experience with compliance audits, and the ability to lead security teams. This role requires at least 8 years of experience in the security industry, along with a relevant degree and excellent communication skills. Join us to help safeguard our infrastructure and assets!

Qualifications

• Experience with 8+ years in physical security management and investigations.
• Familiarity with security systems and performance metrics.
• Ability to manage contract security guards effectively.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage daily data center security operations.
• Handle security incidents and provide after-hours support.
• Participate in data center security audits and compliance processes.

Skills

Physical security best practices

English-language communication skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Associate's degree or above

Job description

Data Centre Security Manager, DC Security

Job ID: 3129523 | Amazon Data Services UK Limited

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking to hire a highly motivated, customer‑obsessed professional to provide hands‑on support to our Data Center Infrastructure Operations team across the Greater Western London Cluster (Data Center Security Manager).

As a DSM, you will be tasked with running day‑to‑day data center security operations, supporting and executing security projects and programs, and ensuring audit compliance with AWS policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage contract guard force to run daily data center operations.
• Handle site security incidents, escalations or any other security related issues.
• Provide after‑hours on‑call management support and participate in emergent, large‑scale event response when needed.
• Participate in re‑occurring data center security audits and reviews.
• Execute established compliance processes with AWS policies, standards, guidelines and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide input on, and may develop, security methodologies, policies and procedures.
• Write reports and communicate with management on the status of physical security operations.
• Oversee new security construction or retrofit projects.
• Manage the security P&L for assigned site(s), assist management with financial analysis and contribute to financial decisions for security requirements.
• Collaborate with other teams to protect AWS Data Center personnel, information and assets.
• Ability to walk a facility and observe security gaps in physical barriers, security officer procedure, policies, surveillance equipment, and alarm points.
• Drive campaigns to reduce nuisance alarms.
• Experience with workflow ticketing and extraction of performance metrics.
• Investigate accidents, thefts, disturbances, discrepancies.
• Oversee physical security sub‑contractors that provide guards, electronic security systems, door construction, door repair, fencing, and access controls.
• Distill overarching security strategy into daily tactics to reach management goals.
• Oversee security construction projects.
• Teach others the proper security processes and methods.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or experience in relevant industries such as law, customer service, investigations or project management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience in English‑language communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience analyzing data to make business decisions.
• At least 08+ years experience with physical security best practices which includes the application of physical security systems, investigation techniques and management of contract security guards.
• Associate's degree or above, or ASIS and relevant certifications in physical certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Member of professional bodies like ASIS, OSAC or CSyP.

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