Data Center Security Manager (Saudi National/GCC Only)

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.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking to hire a highly motivated, customer-obsessed professional to provide hands-on support to our Data Center Security team across Saudi Cluster.

As a Data Center Security Manager (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.

Key job responsibilities

1. Direct and manage contract guard force to run daily data center operations.
2. Handle site security incidents, escalations or any other security related issues.
3. Provide after-hours on-call management support and participate in emergent, large scale event response when needed.
4. Participate in re-occurring data center security audits and reviews.
5. Execute established compliance processes with AWS policies, standards, guidelines and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
6. Provide input on, and may develop security methodologies, policies and procedures.
7. Write reports and communicate with management on the status of physical security operations.
8. Oversee new security construction or retrofit projects.
9. Manage the security P&L for assigned site(s), assist management with financial analysis and contribute to financial decisions for security requirements.
10. Collaborate with other teams to protect AWS Data Center personnel, information and assets.

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in security
2. At least 4 or more years experience of physical security management
3. Saudi Nationals only
4. Strong data-driven decision making and analytical skills
5. Member of a security professional body
6. Security specific qualifications and/or proof of continued personal development, proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

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