Data Center Security Specialist, DC Security AMER-SW

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist to join the AIS team in Clifton, TX. You will oversee security operations for data centers, manage vendor relationships, and ensure access control and CCTV systems function reliably to protect critical infrastructure.
This role emphasizes KPI-driven improvements, incident investigation, emergency response participation, and collaboration with law enforcement.

Key job responsibilities
Deliver Results
-Oversee contract security staff and daily operations
-Manage data center security
-Coordinate with security vendors
-Maintain availability for emergency response
-Monitor and ensure functionality of security systems
Ownership
-Drive continuous improvement through KPIs and improvement plans
-Ensure proper protocol adherence by all personnel
-Oversee access control, visitor management, and CCTV systems
-Manage facility access badge issuance
-Maintain security equipment through regular inspections
-Implement preventative maintenance programs
Bias for Action
-Investigate security incidents and provide notifications
-Involvement in emergency response plans and evacuation procedures
-Develop relationships with law enforcement and emergency services
-Customer Obsession
-Generate security incident reports
-Prepare and deliver presentations to business partners
-Support internal security evaluations
-Ensure compliance with corporate security standards
Earn Trust
-Identify security-related opportunities
-Develop innovative security solutions
-Ensure professional security interactions

About the team
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.
AWS is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a Data Center Security Manager to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team. - Experience overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors
- Experience with access control and CCTV systems - Bachelor's degree or above in Security, Law Enforcement, or military discipline
- 2+ years of security-related professional, or 1+ years of security-related professional experience

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, TX, Clifton - 26.00 - 45.48 USD hourly