Data Center Security Specialist , Infrastructure Physical Security
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Description 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.
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Description
- 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.
- 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.
- And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
- AWS’ Infrastructure Physical Security Team is looking for a Data Center Security Specialist with experience working in critical infrastructure installations, available for a UAE national with family book.
- AWS are committed to contributing towards the UAE’s goal of employing 75,000 Emiratis in the private sector and Ministerial Resolution No.279.
- As a Data Center Security Specialist you will be tasked with driving operational security excellence in a control room setting or in several facilities located within a short driving distance.
- Your vigilance will drive a culture of quality and support proactive identification of physical security vulnerabilities for remediation.
- You will interface and direct security vendors involved in new security construction, repairs, daily security operations, patrols, and planning.
- You will extract metrics and observe improvements by looking at hard data available.
- You will advise and recommend security systems improvements and design and will lead security awareness training for data center occupants.
- You will write and implement security procedures and directorates, reports, develop presentations, and advise leadership on the status of physical security operations.
- Key job responsibilities
- Help lead daily operational security as part of a security operations team across multiple facilities
- Drive security awareness campaigns aimed at enhancing security vigilance and effectiveness
- Experience with workflow ticketing and extraction development of performance metrics
- Lead security investigations across campus facilities
- Oversee physical security vendors that provide guards, electronic security systems, door construction/repair, fencing, and access controls
- Distill overarching security strategy into daily tactics to reach management goals
- Oversee security construction projects
- Provide security awareness training to data center personnel
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.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience using CCTV, access control and intrusion systems
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English
- 1+ years of security operations oversight experience
- Experience collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to drive process and system improvements
Preferred Qualifications
- ASIS/CSMP or similar
- Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.
- If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.
- If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Company
- Amazon Data Services Emirates LLC - Dubai Branch
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