Data Center Security Lead — Houston Campus Operations

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist to manage the security lifecycle for a new Houston-area data center campus.

You will oversee construction security, coordinate with contractors and security teams, and lead ongoing physical security operations in a production environment. The role emphasizes cost-aware staffing, incident prevention, and cross-functional collaboration with AWS security leadership.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of overseeing security operations with vendors/contractors.
• Experience with access control and CCTV systems.
• Candidates with military/law enforcement background or related programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead security preparations during construction milestones and advise the Construction Team.
• Coordinate with GC, IDND, DCO/DCEO, and SPM to maintain security boundaries.
• Create guard post orders, set guard force hours, and manage security boundaries for sites.
• Own day-to-day physical security operations for assigned campus sites in production.
• Manage site CGF operations, costs, PO issuance, invoices, SLA tracking, and weekly reviews.
• Define security strategy, standards, and priorities for the area.
• Ensure compliance with AWS Global Physical Security Standards.
• Participate in recruiting, train and mentor new hires and peers.
• Raise issues and ideas to senior leadership levels.
• Provide physical security training for AWS and partners.
• Contribute to cluster-wide strategic goals with region-wide impact.

Skills

Security ops oversight

Vendor management

Access control

CCTV systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist to manage the security lifecycle for a new Houston-area data center campus.

You will oversee construction security, coordinate with contractors and security teams, and lead ongoing physical security operations in a production environment. The role emphasizes cost-aware staffing, incident prevention, and cross-functional collaboration with AWS security leadership.