On-Site Data Center Security Lead

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Sterling, Virginia is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist II to serve as the primary physical security contact for an assigned data center site.

You will manage day-to-day security operations, oversee vendor performance, and ensure compliance with security standards and policies. You will actively monitor access controls, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems while collaborating with operations teams to maintain a secure environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors.
• Knowledge of access-control systems, network security, application- and system-development security, security architecture and models, cryptography, and operations security.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site contact for physical security posture, managing security tasks and priorities for the assigned data center.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and walkthroughs to identify vulnerabilities and ensure policy compliance.
• Manage vendor relationships, track service deliverables and SLAs, and escalate corrective actions as needed.
• Review and triage operational tickets per SLAs and communicate security policies to partner teams.
• Respond to security incidents, support investigations, and contribute to business continuity planning.

Skills

Security operations

Vendor management

Incident response

Security policies

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Sterling, Virginia is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist II to serve as the primary physical security contact for an assigned data center site.

You will manage day-to-day security operations, oversee vendor performance, and ensure compliance with security standards and policies. You will actively monitor access controls, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems while collaborating with operations teams to maintain a secure environment.