Data Centre Security Manager, AWS

Overview

Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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. At Amazon we believe that every day is still day one. A day to take a first step. A day to look forwards to new challenges. And today is that day for you. It's your day to be part of something great. A day to make your ideas come to life. And your day to join a company that redefines itself every day. That's the energy and passion behind Amazon.

For our data centres and other facilities we are looking for Data Centre Security Manager (DCSM) to work closely with the Cluster Security Manager and oversee security excellence across the Region.

Responsibilities

• The DCSM is responsible for the execution of the Security Program in the Data Centre Cluster.
• They will provide on-site direction, consistency and guidance to the contract security officers via their chain of command to ensure proper execution and enforcement of security policies and procedures set forth by AWS.
• The role will support other DCSMs and be expected on occasions to back-fill absences from a site.
• Partner directly with AWS Security customers to review security-related documentation and help them understand the implementation of all physical security standards and policies to their real-world environment.
• Develop and review new and cutting-edge technology and security measures for possible application to the existing suite of security processes and measures to enhance the security posture of our data facilities.

About the team

The Data Centre Security Manager will be part of a small team managing data centre security and incidents across the region.

Basic Qualifications

• Commutable to Central London. Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office with a good working knowledge of Excel. Good analytical skills. Demonstrable knowledge of physical security best practices to include, but not limited to, application of physical security systems, investigation techniques, management of contract security guards and incident management.
• Strong experience within a similar role in the security industry. Track record for being detail-oriented with a demonstrable ability to self-motivate and follow-through on projects. Ability to handle confidential information with care. Able to demonstrate operating at a strategic level.
• Experience in working with customers at a senior level. Able to demonstrate ability to identify, own and resolve complex problems. Able to demonstrate the management of multiple work strands and operate at speed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of state-of-the-art security technology including access control & CCTV systems. (Experience with the LENEL Access Control & Alarm Monitoring System is a plus).
• Demonstrable expertise in selection, installation, trouble-shooting, and application of access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; CPP/PSP Certification.

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Posted: June 13, 2025 (Updated 4 months ago)