(Physical) Security Specialist Intern - 2027 Internship, DC Security

Important - Site Location & Commuting: This role is based at a data center facility in a remote location with no public transportation access. A valid driving license and access to personal transportation are required to commute to the site daily. Please consider this before applying.

Behind every click, stream, and cloud service is real hardware - and someone needs to make sure it gets where it needs to be. As a Logistics Specialist Intern at Amazon Web Services (AWS), you will help manage the supply chain that keeps our data centers running, from receiving and tracking parts to ensuring the right equipment is in the right place at the right time.

This internship is designed as a potential pathway to full-time employment. Interns who demonstrate strong performance throughout their internship may be considered for a full-time Logistics Specialist position, subject to available roles and business needs.

Who Should Apply

We welcome applications from:

- Students in the last year of their Technical/Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain, Logistics, or a similar discipline who are looking for an internship that could lead to a full-time career.

About the Role

You will join a creative, dynamic team of Logistics Specialists dedicated to providing world-class customer service - and you will be part of operating the world's largest cloud computing infrastructure.

This hands-on role supports our procurement and supply chain operations. Prioritization, organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to being successful.

What You Will Do

- Monitor inventory levels to ensure proper stock levels are maintained

- Receive parts, maintain inventory records, and check out parts

- Load and unload shipments and transport parts between different locations

- Assemble, address, stamp, and arrange for the shipment of merchandise and materials

- Assist in daily scheduling of deliveries and pick-ups to and from production locations

- Unpack incoming shipments and verify contents

- Maintain precise records of all commodities going in and out of the facility

Physical Requirements

This role involves physical activity, including:

- Regularly lifting and moving up to 16 kilograms (approximately 35 pounds) unassisted, and participating in group lifts for heavier items

- Lifting loads of up to 22 kilograms (approximately 49 pounds) and carrying them for short distances

- Continuously climbing and descending stairs safely (applies to sites with stairs)

- Reaching and stretching to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance

- Pushing or pulling heavy objects into position

- If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation during the application or hiring process, visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

Internship Structure

Amazon internships are full-time (40 hours per week) for 12 consecutive weeks, starting in summer 2027. This position requires the intern to report to work on site daily. Intern schedules are typically day schedules, Monday through Friday.

This is a paid internship.

Please note that a full-time Logistics Specialist position could involve day, evening, or weekend shifts and on-call rotations. Candidates should be willing and able to commit to shift work upon transitioning to a full-time position.

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed below, we encourage you to apply. If your career is just starting, has not followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, do not let that stop you from applying.

Your Career at Amazon - A Universe of Opportunity

At Amazon, your career is not a straight path. It is a journey you build as you go.

From your first day as an intern, you will own real work that matters. You will help keep the supply chain moving for one of the world's largest cloud infrastructures - making sure the right parts arrive at the right place at the right time so millions of customers stay connected.

- Impact. Your work keeps data centers stocked and operational. Every shipment you process and every part you track plays a role in keeping AWS running for customers around the world.

- Action. You will move fast, solve real logistics challenges, and see the results of your work every day. Your ideas do not get stuck in approval chains - they get tested, refined, and put into practice.

- Curiosity. Every project teaches you something new. You will learn how a world-class supply chain operates at massive scale and explore different teams, technologies, and career paths within Amazon.

- Mentorship and career growth. You will start with structured onboarding and get paired with experienced mentors. Our team is dedicated to supporting new members in an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing. Projects and tasks are assigned in a way that leverages your strengths and helps you further develop your skill set. Your journey here is yours to shape.

About the team

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We are the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on.

You will join a diverse team of engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You will collaborate with people across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.

Basic qualifications

- In pursuit of a Technical/Bachelors Degree within a relevant technical field such as Supply Chain, Logistics or similar, graduating in 2027/2028

- English language proficiency, both written and verbal

- Ability to work well with others in a team environment, with strong time management skills

Preferred qualifications

- Customer service experience

- Ability to manage work and priorities through a ticketing system and coordinate with your manager

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.