Data Center Security Manager, DUB South Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited seeks a data center security manager to lead day-to-day security operations across the Dublin cluster. You will supervise guards, respond to incidents, and drive audits, campaigns and cost controls while aligning with AWS policies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with global teams and continuous improvement of security processes, reporting to management and delivering risk-based outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and adapt to change.
• Security certifications or an associate degree as stated preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage contract guard force to run daily data center operations.
• Handle site security incidents and escalations.
• Provide after-hours on-call management support and large-scale event response.
• Participate in recurring data center security audits and reviews.
• Develop security methodologies, policies, and procedures as needed.
• Oversee security construction projects and sub-contractors.

Skills

Security operations oversight

Vendor/contractor management

Education

Associate's degree or security cert (CISSP/CISA/CISM)

Job description

Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking to hire a customer-obsessed Data Center Security Manager to provide hands‑on support to our Data Center Infrastructure Operations team across the DUB Cluster. As a Data Center Security Manager, 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.

Key job 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.
• Executes established compliance processes with AWS policies, standards, guidelines and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provides 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

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.

About The Team

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Inclusive Team Culture

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Basic Qualifications

• Experience overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors
• Experience managing multiple complex projects and adapting to change

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience acting as a Program Security Officer, Security Specialist, or Security Manager with duties including interpreting and implementing requirements within the personnel, industrial, and physical security disciplines and overseeing security operations
• Associate's degree, or CISSP, CISA, CISM or other security certification

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Company

Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited

Job ID: A10467599