Data Center Security Manager - Protect & Audit Ops

Amazon Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services seeks a Data Center Security Manager to lead day-to-day physical security for AWS data centers in the DC region. You will manage contract guards, coordinate with security teams, and assure audit compliance with AWS policies while balancing safety and operational needs.

You will develop security methodologies, write reports for management, and oversee security construction or retrofit projects, contributing to the P&L and financial decisions for security requirements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in corporate security and workplace safety.
• Experience designing and implementing investigative tactics including interviewing and documentation.
• Considerable knowledge of laws and practices of investigations and workplace safety.
• Considerable knowledge of current security technology including access control, CCTV, identification and special applications.
• High ethical standards with proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information; excellent judgment, discretion and diplomacy.
• Must exhibit excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal English

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage contract guard force to run daily data center operations.
• Handle site security incidents, escalations or any other security related issues.
• Provide after‑hours on‑call management support and participate in emergent, large scale event response when needed.
• Participate in re‑occurring data center security audits and reviews.
• Executes established compliance processes with AWS policies, standards, guidelines and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provides input on, and may develop security methodologies, policies and procedures.
• Write reports and communicate with management on the status of physical security operations.
• Oversee new security construction or retrofit projects.
• Manage the security P&L for assigned site(s), assist management with financial analysis and contribute to financial decisions for security requirements.
• Collaborate with other teams to protect AWS Data Center personnel, information and assets.

Skills

Corporate security

Workplace safety

Investigative tactics

Access control

CCTV systems

English proficiency

Discretion and diplomacy

Job description

Amazon Data Services seeks a Data Center Security Manager to lead day-to-day physical security for AWS data centers in the DC region. You will manage contract guards, coordinate with security teams, and assure audit compliance with AWS policies while balancing safety and operational needs.

You will develop security methodologies, write reports for management, and oversee security construction or retrofit projects, contributing to the P&L and financial decisions for security requirements.