Security Specialist, Data Center Physical Security

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re 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. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

We are looking for a detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Data Center Security Specialist (DSS) supporting our data centers across mainland Japan. In this role, you will work collaboratively with Data Center Security Managers to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of physical security procedures. You will support Data Center Security Managers in implementing security standards and operational procedures across assigned facilities while assisting in monitoring and maintaining physical security systems and controls. Your responsibilities will include helping prepare and maintain security documentation, standard operating procedures, and participating in security system testing and maintenance activities. You will contribute to the development of security awareness training materials and assist in delivering training sessions, as well as generate and analyze security metrics and incident reports to support management decision-making. Working closely with security vendors, you will help coordinate maintenance, repairs, and operational needs while supporting security improvement projects and initiatives as directed by Security Managers. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in data center security operations while working alongside experienced Security Managers in a dynamic, technology-driven environment. The role provides a foundation for career growth within data center security management through hands-on experience interfacing with cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements are met.

Key job responsibilities

The selected individual will be responsible for assessing and enhancing existing security programs, where security tasks, strategy, and priorities may be defined or occasionally ambiguous. They will participate in recurring site compliance audits, reviews, and testing of new security technologies. Contribute to developing strategic goals for the cluster that can impact the entire region, and adeptly adapt operational plans to evolving security scenarios. Member will make trade-off decisions and provide recommendations for enhance risk and security events. Collaborate with peers and internal stakeholders, develop solutions that help your team meet objectives. Assist in creating mitigation plans for security events or unique operational activities. Additionally, recruit and interview new team members while actively mentoring others to foster a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Support daily security operations and follow established procedures

Help prepare and deliver security awareness materials

Process security tickets and assist with metrics collection

Coordinate with vendors under management guidance

Learn and implement security protocols and procedures

Assist with security project documentation

Support security training sessions

Maintain clear documentation and daily reports

A day in the life

Execute established compliance processes with AWS policies, standards, guidelines and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

Verify and approve access requests and building access requests.

Assist in procurement: Work order execution, submission of requisition request, Purchase Order (PO) issuance, and invoice validation

On-boarding (provision of Amazon laptop as needed), training and off-boarding of Security Vendor resources

Participate in security system installation project meetings with DC Security Managers, Security Vendors, DC Operations and other key stakeholders.

Oversee and coordinate security vendor work for service calls and scheduled projects

Documentation and report writing on security metrics

About the team

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Basic qualifications

- Speak, write, and read fluently in English

- Can use Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and online communication and collaboration tools

- Knowledge of technology principles and services including infrastructure, business applications, data management, security, application platforms, and consumer-facing technology

Preferred qualifications

- Experience collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to drive process and system improvements

- Experience using CCTV, access control and intrusion systems

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