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.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking to hire a highly motivated, best-in-class Cluster Security Manager to manage the physical security at our data centers. You will be responsible for managing the on-site operational physical security of our data centers and will have a thorough knowledge of access control systems and process, guard force management, contract management, vendor management, risk assessment & management, reporting security metrics, security audits and incident reporting. You will also understand and maintain compliance requirements with standards (such as SOC1, SOC2 and ISO27001). You will also be responsible for the implementation of new processes and adherence to existing Amazon policy and procedure relating to security guarding, media security, CCTV monitoring and the protection of customer data. You will also be required to work closely with other Amazon teams to deliver tight project schedules on time and within budget. You will be required to communicate status updates and ensure adherence to tight schedules and deadlines.
You will possess exceptional people management skills, and will build relationships with internal and external partners to maintain and enhance the security and safety of Amazon. You will coordinate physical security (security services, access control and CCTV systems, site surveys), investigations, risk/threat assessments. You will supervise employees and contractors performing specific security and safety objectives and monitor vendor performance and expenses.
Key job responsibilities:
• Manage the daily operations of the vendors providing services, training and risk assessment; conduct investigations of Code of Conduct, and other violations, as needed.
• Collaborate with other teams within Amazon (Data Center (DC) Engineering, DC Operations, etc.) and outside of Amazon (Vendors, Emergency Services, etc.) as they relate to daily operations.
• Develop security plans for on-site special events and other unique security situations to assure proper access control and evacuation procedures are followed.
• Perform data analysis and create benchmarking to support risk assessments and threat identification.
• Partner with DC Engineering and other Amazon business units to identify safety and security deficiencies, and develop customized policies and procedures to gain compliance with regulations internal and external to Amazon.
• As part of a global team in this space you will also be required to work with peers in other geographic regions and travel as required by Amazon.
• Must be a Saudi Arabian/GCC national.
• 10+ years of security operations with 5+ years in a leadership role. And extensive corporate and/or infrastructure security experience.
• Experience designing and implementing investigative tactics, including interviewing and documentation.
• Significant experience in conducting risk assessments, risk management, planning and auditing.
• High ethical standards, with proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information; excellent judgment, discretion and diplomacy. And must exhibit excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• BA/BS or higher degree, with a strong academic record preferred.
• CPP, CISSP, PSP, PMP Certification.
• Considerable knowledge of laws and practices of investigations, security related matters, and workplace safety.
• Considerable knowledge of current security technology, including access control, CCTV, identification, and special applications.
• Experience in working with overseas partners.
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