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Amazon Web Services (AWS) · 18 hours ago

Data Center Security Specialist

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a leading cloud platform that provides robust service capabilities to customers and developers. They are seeking a Data Center Security Specialist to manage and enhance security operations within their data centers, ensuring adherence to security policies and procedures while overseeing vendor management and incident response.

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Responsibilities

Managing physical security operations
Developing post orders
Defining security procedures
Handling site incidents
Working with security equipment
Participating in construction projects
Driving day-to-day process improvement activities
Managing vendors
Ensuring consistent deployment of all required security policies and procedures
Participating in re-occurring site audits and reviews
Testing new security technologies
Conducting thorough security system checks
Testing access control systems
Verifying camera operations
Reviewing alarm panel statuses
Participating in operations meetings with the DC Operations team
Conducting detailed facility walkthroughs
Inspecting perimeter security
Checking equipment condition
Documenting any vulnerabilities in the security tracking system
Managing security-related tickets
Processing badge access requests
Coordinating vendor escorts
Handling security system maintenance requests
Taking ownership of vendor management activities
Overseeing the security guard force operations
Verifying SLA compliance
Conducting random post inspections to ensure quality service delivery
Participating in security team meetings
Reviewing metrics
Discussing process improvements
Coordinating upcoming projects
Updating security procedures
Completing required reports
Reviewing camera footage
Documenting incidents as needed
Remaining responsive to any security incidents or alarms
Maintaining constant vigilance over the facility's security posture
Maintaining effective communication with various stakeholders, including vendors, contractors, and internal teams

Qualification

Access control systemsCCTV systemsSecurity proceduresSecurity roles experienceLeadership experienceProcess improvementCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Experience with access control and CCTV systems
6+ months' experience in security roles, preferably in a data center or similar environment
Additional education or training in security-related fields is a plus

Preferred

College Degree (Bachelors) or Background in one or more of: Military (Career/Military Police/Military Special Operations Forces), Law Enforcement with Arrest Authority (Police Academy Graduate), TSA Security Screening, Correctional Facility Officer
2+ years Security experience or equivalent (demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education)
1+ year Leadership experience

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

Company

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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Launched in 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began exposing key infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services -- now widely known as cloud computing.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
BIRD Foundation
2025-01-22Grant

Leadership Team

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Matt Garman
Chief Executive Officer
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Anand Desikan
CTO, CXO Advisor, and Enterprise Technologist
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