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Overview
Amazon is hiring a Data Center Security Specialist to drive operational security excellence across multiple facilities. You'll work with AWS to ensure air-tight security measures and improve electronic surveillance and access controls. This role requires experience in security management and operational oversight.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in security management, particularly in data center environments — your experience includes identifying and addressing physical security gaps and implementing effective security measures. You are skilled in interfacing with vendors and managing security operations, ensuring that all facilities maintain high standards of security. Your analytical skills allow you to extract metrics and observe improvements, making data-driven decisions to enhance security protocols.
You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to write reports and create presentations that effectively convey the status of security operations to management. Your ability to educate data center occupants on security procedures and false alarm reductions is a key part of your role. You are proactive in suggesting improvements to electronic surveillance and access controls, ensuring that security measures are always up to date.
What you'll do
As a Data Center Security Specialist, you will be responsible for driving operational security excellence across several facilities. Your vigilance will help identify physical security gaps, and you will take immediate action to address these issues. You will oversee daily security operations and patrols, ensuring that all security measures are effectively implemented and maintained. Your role will involve directing vendors involved in new security construction and repairs, ensuring that all work meets Amazon's high standards.
You will analyze security metrics to observe improvements and make informed suggestions for enhancing electronic surveillance and access controls. Educating data center occupants on security protocols will be a critical part of your responsibilities, as you work to reduce false alarms and improve overall security awareness. You will also be tasked with writing and implementing security processes and procedures, ensuring that all operations are compliant with industry standards.
What we offer
Amazon provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, financial, and other benefits. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the security of AWS data centers. This position offers a chance to grow your career within a leading technology company, with opportunities for professional development and advancement.
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