Data Centre Security Manager, DC Security

Amazon; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Data Centre Security Manager, where you'll oversee daily security operations in a dynamic environment. This role involves managing security incidents, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with policies while collaborating with diverse teams. You'll be part of a culture that values innovation and inclusivity, providing you with opportunities to grow and make a significant impact on the safety and security of critical infrastructure. If you're passionate about security and eager to contribute to a leading technology organization, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in security or related fields.
• Proficient in English communication, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily data center security operations and incidents.
• Oversee security audits and ensure compliance with AWS policies.
• Collaborate with teams to protect personnel and assets.

Skills

Security Management

Incident Handling

Audit Compliance

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security or related fields

Tools

Workflow Ticketing Systems

Surveillance Equipment

Job description

Data Centre Security Manager, DC Security

Job ID: 2942391 | 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, as well as assuring audit compliance with AWS policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

1. Direct and manage contract guard force to run daily data center operations.
2. Handle site security incidents, escalations or any other security related issues.
3. Provide after-hours on-call management support and participate in emergent, large scale event response when needed.
4. Participate in re-occurring data center security audits and reviews.
5. Execute established compliance processes with AWS policies, standards, guidelines and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
6. Provide input on, and may develop security methodologies, policies and procedures.
7. Write reports and communicate with management on the status of physical security operations.
8. Oversee new security construction or retrofit projects.
9. Manage the security P&L for assigned site(s), assist management with financial analysis and contribute to financial decisions for security requirements.
10. Collaborate with other teams to protect AWS Data Center personnel, information and assets.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply as we focus on talented people who are motivated to learn and be successful in our growing industry. The successful applicant will receive comprehensive onboard training as well as continuous support from a local and regional security team. You will also have opportunities to collaborate and engage with various teams across the globe.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Key job responsibilities:

1. Ability to walk a facility and observe security gaps in physical barriers, security officer procedure, policies, surveillance equipment, and alarm points.
2. Drive campaigns to reduce nuisance alarms.
3. Experience with workflow ticketing and extraction of performance metrics.
4. Investigate accidents, thefts, disturbances, discrepancies.
5. Oversee physical security sub contractors that provide guards, electronic security systems, door construction, door repair, fencing, and access controls.
6. Distill overarching security strategy into daily tactics to reach management goals.
7. Oversee security construction projects.
8. Teach others the proper security processes and methods.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in security or related fields; i.e. logistics, transportation, facilities amongst others.
2. 3+ years of commercial or industrial work experience.
3. Proficient English verbal and written communication skills.
4. Driver license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Member of a security professional body.
2. Security specific qualifications and/or proof of continued personal development.

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.