Data Centre Security Specialist, DC Security, DC Security

Description 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

Basic Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing of standards, policies and programs or equivalent
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to drive process and system improvements
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to travel between local sites as needed, up to 50% of work week

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in physical security

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Company

• Amazon Data Services UK Limited

Job ID: A10411115