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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Security Manager - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Data Security, Network Architecture, Presentation Programs, Computer Network Operations, AWS Data Analytics, Data Management - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/data-center-security-specialist-amer-east-dc-physical-security-sterling-va--955a09e2-07b3-4d17-b03f-b4611530363c ## About the Role Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Data Analysis, Data Management, Detail Oriented, Electronic Access Control, Improvement Metrics, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Mentoring, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Operations Center, Operational Improvement, Operations, Operations Management, Operations Security (OPSEC), Physical Security, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reporting Skills, Safety Standards, Security Monitoring, Service Delivery, Standards Development, Startup, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Surveillance, Team Player, Willing to Travel ## Description We are looking for a Data Center Security Manager (Individual Contributor) to join our expanding Data Center Operations team. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, innovative, and professional. They have a passion for delighting customers, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The Data Center Security Manager 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. They will report to the Cluster Security Manager responsible for their Data Center Campus., * 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 security standards * Be able to travel between local sites as needed, up to 50% of the workweek, * As a Data Center Security Manager (individual contributor) you will be tasked with driving operational security excellence in several separate facilities located within a short driving distance. * Your constant vigilance will discover physical security gaps and shortcomings, which you will drive to fix immediately. * You will interface and direct vendors involved in new security construction, repairs, daily security operations and patrols, and planning. * You will extract metrics and observe improvements by looking at hard data. * You will make suggestions on improving electronic surveillance and access controls. * You will direct efforts to educate data center occupants on false alarm reductions. * You will write and implement security process and procedures. * Your position will require you to write reports, create presentations and communicate with management on the status of physical security operations. About the team AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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. 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