Data Center Security Specialist, AMER-SW Data Center Security

Amazon • Glendale, AZ

2d • $28 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

AWS is looking for an exceptional Data Center Security Specialist with a strong
track record of supporting security programs within data center facilities,
demonstrable program/project management experience, comprehensive security
operations knowledge, and a deep understanding of physical security standards,
processes, and requirements.

As a Data Center Security Specialist (DSS) at an AWS site, you will own the
execution of multiple security disciplines in support of fast-moving operations
and manage a wide array of projects designed to protect personnel, customer
data, and critical infrastructure from insider and external threats. You will
also be responsible for managing onsite security forces. You must obsess over
internal and external customers and successfully deliver support and services in
an environment where priorities shift extremely fast. You must be able to
operate independently, manage security projects, continuously triage and
prioritize accordingly, communicate clearly and compellingly, THINK BIG and
outside the box, and deliver exceptional products/service.

As a Data Center Security Specialist, your day begins with reviewing overnight
security reports and incident logs to ensure continuity of operations. You'll
conduct morning walkthroughs of the data center perimeter and red zones,
verifying that all physical security controls are functioning properly and
documenting any anomalies.

Throughout the day, you'll coordinate with onsite security forces, providing
guidance on post orders and responding to real-time security events. You'll
participate in construction coordination meetings to ensure security
requirements are integrated into ongoing build activities, reviewing access
requests and ensuring compliance with AWS security standards.

Mid-day often involves hands-on work—testing security equipment, conducting
badge audits, or investigating incidents that occurred during previous shifts.
You'll collaborate with Data Center Operations teams to balance security
requirements with operational needs, ensuring customer workloads remain
protected without impacting availability.

Your afternoon may include updating security procedures based on lessons
learned, conducting training sessions with contract security officers, or
participating in site audits to validate compliance with security policies.
You'll also spend time on vendor management, coordinating with security
technology providers to resolve equipment issues or implement enhancements.

As the day closes, you'll prepare shift handover documentation, brief incoming
security personnel on any ongoing situations, and update your Multi Cluster
Security Manager on key activities and upcoming priorities. You'll also dedicate
time to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance
security operations and drive process efficiencies across the site.

This role requires flexibility—no two days are identical, and you must be
prepared to pivot quickly as priorities shift in support of fast-moving data
center operations.

Requirements

• Must have and demonstrate resilient leadership skills
• flexibility to work in dynamic environment
• exceptional knowledge of security practices
• strong written and verbal communication
• 2+ years of overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with physical security best practices which includes the application of physical security systems, investigation techniques and management of contract security guards

Responsibilities

• managing physical security operations
• developing post orders
• defining security procedures
• handling site incidents
• working with security equipment
• participating in construction projects
• drive day-to-day process improvement activities
• managing vendors
• ensuring consistent deployment of all required security policies and procedures
• participate in re-occurring site audits and reviews
• testing new security technologies

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed