Data Center Security Lead — On-site (TS/SCI)

Amazon Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sign-on payments and RSUs

401(k) matching and paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a Data Center Security Manager to lead site security, oversee daily security operations, and manage cleared personnel at a government-accredited ADC data center campus.

You will ensure compliance with accreditation standards and protect sensitive information and critical infrastructure. The role requires directing security programs, conducting investigations, coordinating with government customers, and delivering rapid, well‑documented responses to incidents.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain polygraph.
• 5+ years leading security within government or cleared facilities.
• Experience with physical security best practices and incident management.
• Familiarity with Lenel, intrusion detection, and CCTV systems.
• Knowledge of ICD/NISPOM/NIST standards for classified facilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage onsite security forces to execute daily data center security operations.
• Create and enforce security requirements at a large, government-accredited, multi-facility campus.
• Maintain security hardware/systems: access control, IDS, video surveillance.
• Participate in on-call rotations for alarm response and incidents.
• Coordinate with Security Ops, Industrial Security, and customers on security programs.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Security leadership

Access control & surveillance

Incident response & investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in security or related field

ASIS CPP/PSP, PMP or similar certifications

Tools

Lenel access control

Intrusion detection systems

Video surveillance systems

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a Data Center Security Manager to lead site security, oversee daily security operations, and manage cleared personnel at a government-accredited ADC data center campus.

You will ensure compliance with accreditation standards and protect sensitive information and critical infrastructure. The role requires directing security programs, conducting investigations, coordinating with government customers, and delivering rapid, well‑documented responses to incidents.