Data Center Security Specialist, DC Security Amer-East

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

Job summary

A leading cloud services provider is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist in Sterling, Virginia. This role involves enhancing operational security across multiple facilities, identifying security gaps, and leading actions to improve security systems. Ideal candidates will have experience with CCTV, access control systems, and a strong security background, along with a college degree or relevant military/law enforcement experience. Competitive salary package offered, including base pay ranging from $52,400 to $112,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of security experience, preferably in a data center or similar environment.
• Knowledge of administration and operation of access control systems.
• 1+ year of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational security excellence in several separate facilities.
• Identify physical security gaps and drive immediate fixes.
• Write reports, create presentations, and communicate with management.

Skills

CCTV

Access control

Intrusion systems

Education

College degree (Bachelors)

Tools

Lenel

Milestone

Job description

Data Center Security Specialist, DC Security Amer-East

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 we guarantee.

We are looking for a Data Center Security Manager to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Drive operational security excellence in several separate facilities located within a short driving distance.
• Identify physical security gaps and shortcomings and drive immediate fixes.
• Interface and direct vendors involved in new security construction, repairs, daily security operations, patrols, and planning.
• Extract metrics and observe improvements by analyzing 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 owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we keep the cloud running. 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. We work on challenging problems and collaborate across engineering, supply chain, security, and operations to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing capacity at the lowest possible cost.

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications, we encourage candidates to apply. We value work‑life harmony and flexibility.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience using CCTV, access control, and intrusion systems.
• 6+ months of security experience, preferably in a data center or similar environment.
• Knowledge of administration and operation of access control systems (Lenel, Milestone) and CCTV with digital recording.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree (Bachelors) or background in Military, Law Enforcement with arrest authority, TSA security screening, or correctional facility officer.
• 2+ years of security experience or equivalent.
• 1+ year of 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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation, visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.

We are a total compensation company. The base pay for this position ranges from $52,400 to $112,000 per year, depending on geographic location and other factors. Additional equity, sign‑on payments, and benefits may also be included.

Job ID: A3153875
Company: Amazon Data Services, Inc.