Data Center Security Specialist, AMER East

Socket.dev; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 82,781,000 - 144,760,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Security Manager to lead a team within AIS. You will oversee contract security staff, manage data center security operations, and coordinate with security vendors to ensure continuous protection of critical facilities.

You will monitor CCTV, access control, and alarm systems, drive KPI-based improvements, and develop incident response plans in collaboration with law enforcement and emergency services.

Qualifications

• Oversee contract security staff and daily operations.
• Manage data center security and access control systems.
• Coordinate with security vendors and ensure alarm/CCTV readiness.
• Monitor emergency response readiness and security system uptime.
• Track KPIs and drive continuous improvement in security operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee access control, visitor management, and CCTV systems.
• Manage facility access badge issuance and credentialing.
• Maintain security equipment via inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Investigate incidents and report findings to leadership.
• Participate in emergency response planning and evacuation procedures.
• Engage with law enforcement and emergency services as needed.
• Deliver security briefings and security risk assessments to partners.

Skills

Security operations

Vendor management

Access control systems

CCTV monitoring

Data center security

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security or related field

Job 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 Manager to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team.

Key job responsibilities

• -Deliver Results
• -Oversee contract security staff and daily operations
• -Manage data center security
• -Coordinate with security vendors
• -Maintain availability for emergency response
• -Monitor and ensure functionality of security systems
• -Ownership
• -Drive continuous improvement through KPIs and improvement plans
• -Ensure proper protocol adherence by all personnel
• -Oversee access control, visitor management, and CCTV systems
• -Manage facility access badge issuance
• -Maintain security equipment through regular inspections
• -Implement preventative maintenance programs
• -Bias for Action
• -Investigate security incidents and provide notifications
• -Involvement in emergency response plans and evacuation procedures
• -Develop relationships with law enforcement and emergency services
• -Customer Obsession
• -Generate security incident reports
• -Prepare and deliver presentations to business partners
• -Support internal security evaluations
• -Ensure compliance with corporate security standards
• -Earn Trust
• -Identify security-related opportunities
• -Develop innovative security solutions
• -Ensure professional security interactions

About the team

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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.

Diverse Experiences

AWS 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.

Why AWS?

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.

Inclusive Team Culture

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. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth

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.

Work/Life Balance

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.

Basic Qualifications

• - 2+ years of overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors experience
• - Experience with access control and CCTV systems
• - 1+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment, or 1+ years of relevant discipline work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• - Bachelor's degree or above in Security, Law Enforcement, or military discipline
• - 2+ years of security-related professional, or 1+ years of security-related professional experience
• - 1+ year Leadership experience

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 base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, MD, Frederick - 28.89 - 50.52 USD hourly