Data Center Security Lead, AMER East

Amazon Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist to oversee data center security operations in Ashburn, VA. You will manage contract security staff, coordinate with vendors, ensure camera and access control systems function, and drive incident response and KPIs.

You will develop prevention programs, support emergency plans, and communicate security metrics to partners while upholding corporate security standards and a culture of trust.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors experience.
• Experience with access control and CCTV systems
• 1+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment, or 1+ years of relevant discipline work experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver Results
• Oversee contract security staff and daily operations
• Manage data center security
• Coordinate with security vendors
• Maintain availability for emergency response
• Monitor and ensure functionality of security systems
• Ownership
• Drive continuous improvement through KPIs and improvement plans
• Ensure proper protocol adherence by all personnel
• Oversee access control, visitor management, and CCTV systems
• Manage facility access badge issuance
• Maintain security equipment through regular inspections
• Implement preventative maintenance programs
• Bias for Action
• Investigate security incidents and provide notifications
• Involvement in emergency response plans and evacuation procedures
• Develop relationships with law enforcement and emergency services
• Customer Obsession
• Generate security incident reports
• Prepare and deliver presentations to business partners
• Support internal security evaluations
• Ensure compliance with corporate security standards
• Earn Trust
• Identify security‑related opportunities
• Develop innovative security solutions
• Ensure professional security interactions

Skills

Security operations

Access control

CCTV systems

Vendor coordination

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Security

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist to oversee data center security operations in Ashburn, VA. You will manage contract security staff, coordinate with vendors, ensure camera and access control systems function, and drive incident response and KPIs.

You will develop prevention programs, support emergency plans, and communicate security metrics to partners while upholding corporate security standards and a culture of trust.