Data Center Security Specialist, Data Center Security - AMER East

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 52,400 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud services provider is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist to ensure the physical security of multiple facilities. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, manage security systems and personnel, and educate team members about security practices. This role requires at least 6 months of security experience, preferably in a data center environment, and knowledge of access control and CCTV systems. Competitive salary ranges from $52,400 to $112,000 annually, based on location.

Qualifications

• 6+ months' experience in security roles in a data center environment.
• Experience managing contract security guards.
• Knowledge of investigation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational security excellence in multiple facilities.
• Detect physical security gaps and coordinate resolutions.
• Educate data center occupants on security processes.
• Write and implement security procedures.

Skills

Physical security best practices

Access control systems knowledge

CCTV systems operation

Education

College degree (bachelor’s) or equivalent experience

Job description

Data Center Security Specialist, Data Center Security - AMER East

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

Key Responsibilities

• Drive operational security excellence in several separate facilities located within a short driving distance.
• Detect physical security gaps and shortcomings, and coordinate resolutions immediately.
• Interface and direct vendors involved in new security construction, repairs, daily security operations and patrols, and planning.
• Extract metrics and observe improvements by looking at hard data.
• Suggest improvements on electronic surveillance and access controls.
• Direct efforts to educate data center occupants on false alarm reductions.
• Write and implement security processes and procedures.
• Write reports, create presentations, and communicate with management on the status of physical security operations.

About The Team

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. Our team consists of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. We collaborate across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers and are committed to an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with physical security best practices, including the application of physical security systems, investigation techniques, and management of contract security guards.
• 6+ months' experience in security roles, preferably in a data center or similar environment.
• Knowledge of the administration and operation of access control systems (Lenel, Milestone) and CCTV systems with digital recording.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree (bachelor’s) or background in one or more of: military (career/military police/ military special operations forces), law enforcement with arrest authority (police academy graduate), TSA security screening, correctional facility officer.
• 2+ years security experience or equivalent, demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
• 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, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. The base pay for this position ranges from $52,400/year to $112,000/year, depending on geographic market.

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.