Global Data Center Security Leader | Operations & Risk

Amazon; Milano; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services Italy S.R.L. is seeking a Data Center Security Manager for Milan-area Data Centers.

You will lead day-to-day physical security operations, oversee guard force vendors, and ensure compliance with AWS security standards, reporting to the Cluster Security Manager. Key responsibilities include security operations management, policy development, and cross-functional relationship building with DC teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in public or private security industry.
• Corporate/DC security experience with a global company.
• Proven track record in business continuity and operational security.
• Experience writing and publishing security standards; technical knowledge.
• Strong working knowledge of physical security systems and components.
• Expertise in security metrics and trend analysis.
• Ability to develop and deliver security awareness training.
• Understanding of crisis operations and risk management.
• Experience in managing daily operations and strategic program planning.
• Track record of building international and cross-functional relationships.
• Ability to work independently and lead global teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication; confident presentation.

Responsibilities

• Security Operations Management: Manage on-site physical security operations for Data Centers, oversee guard forces and vendor contracts, conduct risk assessments and incident reporting, generate security metrics, maintain CCTV systems.
• Process and Policy Management: Implement security processes, develop plans for events, establish evacuation and response protocols, set performance benchmarks, design policies meeting regulations.
• Relationship Management: Build partnerships with internal teams, coordinate with external partners, supervise contractors, collaborate with global security teams.
• Project Management: Deliver security projects on time and within budget, provide status updates, address deficiencies, analyze data for risk assessments, travel as required.

Skills

Physical security management

Security operations

Risk assessment

Vendor management

CCTV systems

Security metrics

Leadership

Crisis management

Policy development

Project management

Communication

Willingness to travel

Italian language

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV systems

Security monitoring tools

Job description

Amazon Data Services Italy S.R.L. is seeking a Data Center Security Manager for Milan-area Data Centers.

You will lead day-to-day physical security operations, oversee guard force vendors, and ensure compliance with AWS security standards, reporting to the Cluster Security Manager. Key responsibilities include security operations management, policy development, and cross-functional relationship building with DC teams and external partners.