Data Center Security Lead: From Build to Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

AWS is seeking a Data Center Security Manager to own the security lifecycle for a new Houston-area data center campus, guiding operations from construction through full readiness. You will lead security programs, manage vendor relationships, and align with AWS Global Physical Security Standards to ensure safe, compliant facilities.

The role includes coordinating with construction teams, managing guard forces and contracts, and mentoring staff while delivering cost-efficient security solutions in

Qualifications

• 2+ years of overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors experience.
• Experience with access control and CCTV systems.
• Project management experience, including use of tracking tools (e.g., Asana, Quip) for managing security projects and deliverables.
• 1+ year Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead security preparations during all construction milestones, act as a security advisor for the Construction Team
• Coordinate with General Contractors (GC), Infrastructure Delivery (IDND), DCO/DCEO, and Security Program Managers (SPM) to maintain construction boundaries and security posture.
• Build Contracted Guard Force post orders, guard force hours, and security boundaries for construction sites, adapting to a continuously changing space.
• Own day-to-day physical security operations for assigned campus sites once transitioned to production environment.
• Manage the site Contract Guard Force (CGF), including determining operational costs, issuing purchase orders, reviewing/approving invoices, tracking SLA fines, and conducting weekly meetings with CGF leadership — seeking the right balance between security and cost efficiency.
• Define operational security strategy, standards, and priorities for the assigned area.
• Ensure compliance with AWS Global Physical Security Standards
• Participate in recruiting efforts, train and mentor New hires and peers.
• Identify, discuss, and bring forward issues and ideas to senior leadership levels.
• Provide physical security and awareness training for other AWS departments, vendors, and colocations.
• Contribute to developing strategic goals for the cluster; work may have regional impact.

Skills

Security operations

Access control

CCTV systems

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Tools

Asana

Quip

Job description

AWS is seeking a Data Center Security Manager to own the security lifecycle for a new Houston-area data center campus, guiding operations from construction through full readiness. You will lead security programs, manage vendor relationships, and align with AWS Global Physical Security Standards to ensure safe, compliant facilities.

The role includes coordinating with construction teams, managing guard forces and contracts, and mentoring staff while delivering cost-efficient security solutions in