On-Site Data Center Security Lead

Amazon Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Inc. is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist II to serve as the primary physical security contact for an assigned data center site or campus.

You will manage day-to-day security operations, oversee vendor performance, and ensure compliance with established standards and policies. You will play a hands-on role in maintaining and improving security systems such as access controls, video surveillance, and intrusion detection, collaborating with operations teams and partner organizations

Qualifications

• Experience in physical security operations and incident response.
• Familiarity with access control, CCTV, and intrusion systems.
• Ability to manage vendors and ensure SLAs are met.
• Knowledge of security standards and policy compliance.
• Strong collaboration with operations and partner teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary on-site contact for physical security posture at assigned data center site or campus.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and walkthroughs to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance.
• Manage vendor relationships, track service deliverables and SLAs, escalate as needed.
• Review and triage operational tickets per SLAs; communicate security policies to partners.
• Respond to security incidents, support investigations, contribute to continuity planning.

Skills

Physical security knowledge

Access control systems

Video surveillance

Intrusion detection

Vendor management

Policy compliance

Collaboration with operations

Job description

Amazon Inc. is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist II to serve as the primary physical security contact for an assigned data center site or campus.

You will manage day-to-day security operations, oversee vendor performance, and ensure compliance with established standards and policies. You will play a hands-on role in maintaining and improving security systems such as access controls, video surveillance, and intrusion detection, collaborating with operations teams and partner organizations