Data Center Security Specialist, Infrastructure Ops

Amazon; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Canton, Mississippi is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist to join AWS Infrastructure Operations. You will manage physical security operations in our data centers, develop post orders, define procedures, handle site incidents, and coordinate with security vendors.

You’ll work with trusted teams to deploy security policies, participate in audits, and test new technologies. The role requires leadership, adaptability, and strong written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors.
• Experience with physical security best practices including the application of physical security systems, investigation techniques and management of contract security guards.

Responsibilities

• Manage physical security operations, develop post orders, define security procedures, handle site incidents, work with security equipment, participate in construction projects and drive day-to-day process improvement activities and managing vendors.
• Ensure consistent deployment of all required security policies and procedures and participate in re-occurring site audits and reviews and testing new security technologies.
• Demonstrate resilient leadership, flexibility to work in dynamic environment, and strong written and verbal communication.

Skills

Security operations

Vendor management

Physical security

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Canton, Mississippi is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist to join AWS Infrastructure Operations. You will manage physical security operations in our data centers, develop post orders, define procedures, handle site incidents, and coordinate with security vendors.

You’ll work with trusted teams to deploy security policies, participate in audits, and test new technologies. The role requires leadership, adaptability, and strong written and verbal communication.