Data Center Security Operations Lead

Amazon Inc.; Jeffersonville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist to oversee physical security operations across AWS data centers.

You will develop post orders, define procedures, handle incidents, and manage security equipment and vendor relationships. You’ll participate in audits, tests of new technologies, and continuous process improvements, while leading a security team and communicating effectively with contractors and internal teams to maintain the highest standards of data center

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors.
• 6+ months' experience in security roles, preferably in a data center or similar environment.
• Experience managing contract security and physical security operation programs such as access control/intrusion detection and CCTV surveillance systems
• 2+ years of law enforcement, or 8+ years of security-related professional experience
• 1+ years of team leadership experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of law enforcement or security-related experience

Responsibilities

• Manage physical security operations and site incidents.
• Develop post orders and security procedures.
• Coordinate with vendors and security guards; ensure SLA compliance.
• Conduct security system checks and audits.
• Lead security team meetings and update procedures

Skills

Security operations

Vendor management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Access control

CCTV surveillance

Intrusion detection

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist to oversee physical security operations across AWS data centers.

You will develop post orders, define procedures, handle incidents, and manage security equipment and vendor relationships. You’ll participate in audits, tests of new technologies, and continuous process improvements, while leading a security team and communicating effectively with contractors and internal teams to maintain the highest standards of data center