Data Center Security Specialist

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Amazon Data Services India Private Limited (ADSIPL) is looking for a Data Center Security Specialist to join our expanding Data Center Operations team in India. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, innovative, and professional. They have a passion for delighting customers, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The Data Center Security Specialist role encompasses oversight of contract employee deliverables and collaboration with Data Center Managers in order to devise security strategies, achieve financial targets, and to improve the overall operational security within our Data Centers in India. They will report to the Area Security Manager responsible for their Data Center Campus.

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 uncompromising security standards

- Be able to travel between local sites as needed, up to 50% of the workweek.

Key job 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 uncompromising security standards

- Be able to travel between local sites as needed, up to 50% of the workweek.

About the team

About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon 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, hasnt followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree Experience of working in standards-based professional work environment. Participated in an Integrated Project Team or served as part of team to complete a general project

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1+ years of incident response & management experience 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Office tools. PSP certified Data and trend analysis