Data Center Security Lead – KPI-Driven Ops

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Clifton (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist to join the AIS team in Clifton, TX. You will oversee security operations for data centers, manage vendor relationships, and ensure access control and CCTV systems function reliably to protect critical infrastructure.

This role emphasizes KPI-driven improvements, incident investigation, emergency response participation, and collaboration with law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors.
• Experience with access control and CCTV systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Drive KPI-based improvements in security operations.
• Ensure protocol adherence by all personnel.
• Oversee access control, visitor management and CCTV systems.
• Manage facility access badge issuance.
• Maintain security equipment through inspections.
• Implement preventative maintenance programs.

Skills

Security operations

Security vendors/contractors

Access control & CCTV

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Security, Law Enforcement, or military discipline

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist to join the AIS team in Clifton, TX. You will oversee security operations for data centers, manage vendor relationships, and ensure access control and CCTV systems function reliably to protect critical infrastructure.

This role emphasizes KPI-driven improvements, incident investigation, emergency response participation, and collaboration with law enforcement.