Data Center Security Specialist

Amazon Web Services (AWS); New Carlisle (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in New Carlisle, Indiana, is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist to oversee physical security operations across AWS data centers. You will develop post orders, define procedures, manage incidents and coordinate with security equipment and vendors to improve processes.

The role requires resilient leadership, adaptability to a dynamic environment, and strong written and verbal communication to ensure the highest security standards across our global infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of security operations oversight experience.
• 2+ years of relevant professional or military, or 2+ years of law enforcement or security-related experience
• 1+ year Leadership experience
• 2+ years Security experience or equivalent (demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education)

Responsibilities

• Managing physical security operations, developing post orders, defining security procedures, handling site incidents, working with security equipment, participating in construction projects and driving day-to-day process improvement.
• Testing new security technologies and ensuring consistent deployment of security policies and procedures.
• Liaising with vendors and driving continuous improvements in site security operations.

Skills

Security operations oversight

Leadership

Security experience

Job description

Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) serves customers and developers who rely on storage, compute, and our other service capabilities. Our customers trust us to handle their data with air-tight security measures, which is something that we guarantee.

AWS is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a Data Center Security Specialist (DSS) to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team, who will help manage and improve site security operations in our data centers.

Key job responsibilities

The selected individual will be responsible for managing physical security operations, developing post orders, defining security procedures, handling site incidents, working with security equipment, participating in construction projects and to drive day-to-day process improvement activities and managing vendors.

Duties include

Ensuring consistent deployment of all required security policies and procedures and participate in re-occurring site audits and reviews and testing new security technologies.

Must have and demonstrate resilient leadership skills, flexibility to work in dynamic environment, exceptional knowledge of security practices and strong written and verbal communication.

About The Team

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences.

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of security operations oversight experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant professional or military, or 2+ years of law enforcement or security-related experience
• 1+ year Leadership experience
• 2+ years Security experience or equivalent (demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education)

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.

USA, IN, New Carlisle - 24.27 - 42.54 USD hourly

Company

Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A10557067