Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides storage, compute and other solutions to customers, globally. Our customers trust, and expect, us to protect their data with impeccable physical security, continually evolving security practices to mitigate risk. The Data Center (DC) Security Team provides physical security solutions to protect AWS personnel, AWS facilities and information of our customers.

For our Data Centers in the Zaragoza area, we are looking for a highly motivated, customer-obsessed Data Center Security Manager (DSM) to provide hands-on support to our Data Center Infrastructure Operations team across the Zaragoza Cluster. 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.

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.

Key job responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities and site security operations.
• Direct and manage contract guard force to run daily data center operations.
• Provide guidance and leadership to contract security provider personnel.
• Evaluate the contract security provider performance and service delivery and request corrective actions from vendors as needed.
• 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.

A day in the life
The Data Center Security Manager is overseeing the security operations, assessing threat and vulnerability of the site and training and coaching the AWS staff on security procedures and policies.

About the team
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.

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
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

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.