Data Center Security Ops & Programs Lead

Amazon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Infrastructure Services seeks a Security Operations/Program Manager to lead physical security across multiple data center facilities in the Americas. You will manage security operations, vendor relations, and lifecycle management of security systems, while delivering reports, metrics, and executive-level updates on security posture.

You will design and implement security processes, mentor staff, and travel up to 50% as needed to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of law enforcement, or 5+ years of security-related professional experience.
• 3+ years of project/program management experience.
• 3+ years of work in identifying security issues and risks, and developing mitigation plans.

Responsibilities

• Investigate security incidents, assess risk, and deliver actionable reports to leadership.
• Design physical security systems for data center builds and expansions, including documentation and bills of material for vendor bidding.
• Lead vendor negotiations, bid review, quality assurance, and submit packages for funding approval.
• Manage end-to-end physical security installations from design through commissioning, acceptance, and operational readiness.
• Track and report performance metrics including budget variance, vendor delivery, cost savings, and post-installation defect rates.
• Provide cross-functional coverage across security operations and program management to ensure business continuity.
• Train and mentor team members on security procedures and best practices.
• Participate in on-call rotation and travel throughout the Americas up to 50%.

Skills

Security Operations

Program Management

Vendor Management

Security Risk Assessment

Project Management

Tools

CCTV Systems

Access Control

Intrusion Detection

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Infrastructure Services seeks a Security Operations/Program Manager to lead physical security across multiple data center facilities in the Americas. You will manage security operations, vendor relations, and lifecycle management of security systems, while delivering reports, metrics, and executive-level updates on security posture.

You will design and implement security processes, mentor staff, and travel up to 50% as needed to meet project goals.