Data Centre Security Specialist, DC Security, DC Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services UK Limited is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist to oversee security programs across our data center campuses. You will manage contract guards, coordinate vendors, and drive improvements in electronic surveillance and access controls.

The role requires strong data-analysis skills, policy development experience, and excellent communication. Occasional travel to multiple sites up to 50% of the week is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience developing standards, policies and programs or equivalent.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to drive process and system improvements.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel between local sites up to 50% of the work week.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of a professional contract guard force.
• Interface with vendors involved in system repairs and new security construction.
• Oversee vendor deliverables and track service delivery; request corrective actions as needed.
• Educate data center stakeholders on false alarm reductions.
• Extract metrics and analyze data to observe improvements.

Skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Standards development

Job description

Description Amazon Web Services (AWS) serves customers and developers who rely on storage, compute, and our other service capabilities. Our customers trust us to handle their data with air-tight security measures, which is something that we guarantee.

We are looking for a Data Center Security Specialist to join our expanding Data Center Operations team. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, innovative and professional. They experience in delighting customers, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The Data Center Security Specialist role encompasses oversight of contract employees and collaborating with Data Center Managers to devise security strategies, achieve financial targets, and to improve the overall operational security within our Data Centers. S/he will report to the Area Security Manager responsible for their Data Center Campus.

Key job responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of a professional contract guard force
• Interface with and assist in mobilizing vendors involved in system repairs and new security construction
• Oversee individual security vendor deliverables, track 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
• Develop strategies for improving electronic surveillance and access controls
• Draft reports and prepare presentations on the status of physical security operations
• Collaborate with managers in writing and implementing security processes and procedures
• Serve as a customer advocate by identifying security-related opportunities and crafting innovative solutions that maintain security standards

Basic Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing of standards, policies and programs or equivalent
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to drive process and system improvements
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to travel between local sites as needed, up to 50% of work week

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in physical security

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Company

Amazon Data Services UK Limited

Job ID: A10411115