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Data Center Physical Security Manager - Amazon.com
Software Engineer
Lead physical security for multiple data center sites, assess and enhance security programs, manage projects, and resolve complex security incidents while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for physical security across assigned data center locations, overseeing access control, surveillance, and perimeter protection.
- Assess existing security programs, identify gaps, and develop improvement plans aligned with AWS and industry best practices.
- Lead cross‑functional security projects, coordinating with facilities, IT, and external vendors to implement controls on schedule and within budget.
- Investigate and resolve high‑severity security incidents, conducting root‑cause analysis and recommending corrective actions.
- Maintain compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and local regulations, preparing audit evidence and reports.
- Manage relationships with security vendors, evaluating performance and ensuring contractual obligations are met.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in physical security management for large‑scale data center or critical infrastructure environments.
- Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, develop security policies, and drive remediation initiatives.
- Strong project management skills, with experience delivering security projects on time and within budget.
- Hands‑on experience with incident response, investigations, and reporting.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC) and ability to prepare audit documentation.