Data Center Security Lead, AMER East

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Gainesville, VA is seeking a Data Center Security Manager to lead physical security across multiple nearby facilities. You will drive security operations, assess gaps, and coordinate with vendors for construction, repairs, and daily patrols.

You will monitor security metrics, refine CCTV and access controls, and educate occupants to reduce false alarms. The role emphasizes writing security procedures, reports, and presentations for management, with AWS values of

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Experience with access control and CCTV systems
• Basic Qualifications: 1+ years of security-related professional experience
• Basic Qualifications: Experience in security- or risk-related fields

Responsibilities

• Drive operational security excellence across multiple facilities within a short driving distance
• Interface with vendors involved in security construction, repairs, daily security operations and patrols
• Extract metrics and observe improvements from hard data and adjust security measures accordingly
• Write and implement security processes and procedures and communicate status to management

Skills

Access control

CCTV systems

Security experience

Leadership

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

2+ years security-related leadership experience

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Gainesville, VA is seeking a Data Center Security Manager to lead physical security across multiple nearby facilities. You will drive security operations, assess gaps, and coordinate with vendors for construction, repairs, and daily patrols.

You will monitor security metrics, refine CCTV and access controls, and educate occupants to reduce false alarms. The role emphasizes writing security procedures, reports, and presentations for management, with AWS values of