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# Data Centre Security Specialist

- **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Amazon Web Services, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Local Security Policy, Microsoft Office, AWS Data Analytics
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9188003/data-centre-security-specialist

## About the Role

1+ years of security operations oversight experience

 - Experience collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to drive process and system improvements
 - Experience using CCTV, access control and intrusion systems
 - Experience with various Access/Intrusion control Systems in a Control room environment

Preferred Qualifications

 - Experience with Microsoft Office tools

## Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking to hire a highly motivated, customer-obsessed individual to provide hands-on support to our Data Centre Infrastructure Operations across the Melbourne region as a Data Centre Security Specialist.

The successful candidate will support the Data Centre Physical Security Team with the implementation of AWS's security policies and procedures at AWS Data Centre(s).

You will also be responsible for coordinating physical security operations, testing and conducting audit reviews of the Physical Security Program, provide support to the Contract Guard Force, contractors and all stakeholders within the Data Centre. You will possess a willingness to learn new skills and build relationships with internal and external partners to maintain and enhance the safety and security standards of our Data Centre operations. We invite candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for this role as training will be provided.

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance. For more information regarding security clearances please visit (https://www.agsva.gov.au/).

Key job responsibilities

 - Coordinate the day-to-day security activities for your assigned Data Centre(s) under the guidance of an experienced manager

 - Assess vendor compliance based on the established work order, track service deliverables, and escalate corrective actions to a senior team member as needed

 - Provide support to all vendors within the Data Centre

 - Conduct inspections, audits, and reviews in your area of responsibility, ensuring compliance with AWS security standards and policies

 - Lead the media security requirements within the Data Centre

 - Participate in regular meetings with vendors, Data Centre Operations, and other partner teams to accomplish operational consistency

 - Effectively communicate with partner teams when providing awareness of security policies and procedures

 - Troubleshoot security devices in conjunction with the local Security System Integrator


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