Job Description

Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking to hire a highly motivated, customer-obsessed professional to provide hands-on support to our Data Center Infrastructure Operations team across the Greater Western London Cluster. (Data Center Security Manager)

As a DSM, you will be tasked with running day-to-day data center security operations, supporting and executing security projects and programs, as well as assuring audit compliance with AWS policies and procedures.

Responsibility: - Direct and manage contract guard force to run daily data center operations.

Handle site security incidents, escalations or any other security related issues.
Provide after-hours on-call management support and participate in emergent, large scale event response when needed.
Participate in re-occurring data center security audits and reviews.
Executes established compliance processes with AWS policies, standards, guidelines and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Provides input on, and may develop security methodologies, policies and procedures.
Write reports and communicate with management on the status of physical security operations.
Oversee new security construction or retrofit projects.
Manage the security P&L for assigned site(s), assist management with financial analysis and contribute to financial decisions for security requirements.
Collaborate with other teams to protect AWS Data Center personnel, information and assets.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply as we focus on talented people who are motivated to learn and be successful in our growing industry. The successful applicant will receive comprehensive onboard training as well as continuous support from a local and regional security team. You will also have opportunities to collaborate and engage with various teams across the globe.

Key job responsibilities

Ability to walk a facility and observe security gaps in physical barriers, security officer procedure, policies, surveillance equipment, and alarm points
Drive campaigns to reduce nuisance alarms
Experience with workflow ticketing and extraction of performance metrics
Investigate accidents, thefts, disturbances, discrepancies
Oversee physical security sub contractors that provide guards, electronic security systems, door construction, door repair, fencing, and access controls
Distill overarching security strategy into daily tactics to reach management goals
Oversee security construction projects
Teach others the proper security processes and methods

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in security or related fields; i.e., logistics, transportation, facilities amongst others
3+ years of commercial or industrial work experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Proven ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment where numerous systems/applications/software are highly dependent
Proficient English verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
Strong data-driven decision making and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

Member of a security professional body
Security specific qualifications and/or proof of continued personal development

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.

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Required Knowledge

• K0001   Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• K0004   Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles.
• K0005   Knowledge of cyber threats an`d vulnerabilities.
• K0059   Knowledge of new and emerging information technology (IT) and cybersecurity technologies.
• K0107   Knowledge of Insider Threat investigations, reporting, investigative tools and laws/regulations.
• K0157   Knowledge of cyber defense and information security policies, procedures, and regulations.
• K0038   Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data.
• K0042   Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.
• K0087   Knowledge of system software and organizational design standards, policies, and authorized approaches (e.g., International Organization for Standardization [ISO] guidelines) relating to system design.
• K0121   Knowledge of information security program management and project management principles and techniques.
• K0150   Knowledge of enterprise incident response program, roles, and responsibilities.
• K0180   Knowledge of network systems management principles, models, methods (e.g., end-to-end systems performance monitoring), and tools.
• K0194   Knowledge of Cloud-based knowledge management technologies and concepts related to security, governance, procurement, and administration.

Required Skills

• S0027   Skill in determining how a security system should work (including its resilience and dependability capabilities) and how changes in conditions, operations, or the environment will affect these outcomes.

Required Abilities

• A0161  Ability to integrate information security requirements into the acquisition process; using applicable baseline security controls as one of the sources for security requirements; ensuring a robust software quality control process; and establishing multiple sources (e.g., delivery routes, for critical system elements).
• A0166  Ability to identify types of Communications Security (COMSEC) Incidents and how they’re reported.