Data Center Security Specialist: Physical & Access Control

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist to oversee physical security within AWS Data Center Operations. The role emphasizes collaboration with contract guards, vendors, and Data Center Managers to drive improvements, ensure standards, and protect customer data.

The candidate will analyze security data, develop strategies, and travel up to 50% across local sites while reporting to the Area Security Manager responsible for the Data Center Campus.

Qualifications

• Experience with Access/Intrusion control Systems in a Control room environment.

Responsibilities

• Interface with vendors involved in system repairs and new security construction
• Coordinate the activities of a professional contract guard force
• Oversee vendor deliverables, track service delivery and request corrective actions from vendors as needed
• Foster working relationships to educate data center stakeholders on false alarm reductions
• Extract metrics and observe improvements by looking at and analyzing data
• Verify Data Center security programs are delivered to meet defined global security standards
• Develop strategies for improving electronic surveillance and access controls
• Draft reports and prepare presentations on the status of physical security operations
• Collaborate with managers in writing and implementing security processes and procedures
• Serve as a customer advocate by identifying security-related opportunities and crafting innovative solutions that maintain uncompromising security standards
• Be able to travel between local sites as needed, up to 50% of the workweek

Skills

Access/Intrusion control Systems

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist to oversee physical security within AWS Data Center Operations. The role emphasizes collaboration with contract guards, vendors, and Data Center Managers to drive improvements, ensure standards, and protect customer data.

The candidate will analyze security data, develop strategies, and travel up to 50% across local sites while reporting to the Area Security Manager responsible for the Data Center Campus.