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 is something that we guarantee.

We are looking for a Data Center Security Specialist to join our expanding Data Center Operations team. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, innovative and professional. They experience in delighting customers, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The Data Center Security Specialist role encompasses oversight of contract employees and collaborating with Data Center Managers to devise security strategies, achieve financial targets, and to improve the overall operational security within our Data Centers. S/he will report to the Area Security Manager responsible for their Data Center Campus.

Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities

Coordinate the activities of a professional contract guard force
Interface with and assist in mobilizing vendors involved in system repairs and new security construction
Oversee individual security 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 security standards