Physical Security Manager - Data Center

Overview

AWS seeks a Data Center Security Manager (DSM) for our Milan-area data centers. This role leads physical security operations across multiple sites, reporting directly to the Cluster Security Manager.

Key Aspects Of The Role Include

• Managing day-to-day physical security operations
• Maintaining site security posture
• Overseeing security guard force vendors
• Ensuring compliance with AWS security standards

Job Responsibilities

• Responds to security situations as they arise, based on the direction of the Cluster or Regional Security Manager
• Supports the on-site contractor security team as the primary security contact during the shift and provides guidance based upon existing Physical Security Standards and local SOP’s.
• Reports all unusual events to the Cluster Manager in a timely manner.
• Provides guidance and direction to the contract security officers to maximize the effectiveness of the Security department.
• Oversees access control systems and badge deliveries.
• Investigates security events via the alarm and CCTV monitoring system.
• Cooperates and coordinates with the Security Operation Center during security incidents or any other security related matter.
• Creates and constantly improves procedures, processes and workflows using data and metrics to identify issues and areas of improvements.
• Develops specific knowledge of the various operational process paths within the Data Center to identify security vulnerabilities.
• Perform various security inspections, audits and investigations as required and as instructed.
• Travel to other geographic regions as required.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience within a similar role in the public or private security industry
• 3+ years of continuous use of Microsoft Outlook, Power Point, Excel and Word
• 3+ years of experience using data and metrics to improve processes and/or customer satisfaction
• Ability to integrate into an international work environment with a willingness to travel on company business
• Must have the ability to be on‑call to support out of business hours emergencies remotely and on‑site
• English verbal and written communication skills with attention to details
• Must be prepared and have the ability to work and travel to Data Centers in the Cluster and abroad
• Must have current driving license and be eligible to drive in Italy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using CCTV, access control and intrusion detection systems
• Management experience of vendors
• Has used investigation techniques to deep dive on events
• Italian verbal and written communication skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to company tools for data gathering and analysis
• Metrics oriented
• Ability to handle pressure and act swiftly and calmly in time of crisis
• Ability to handle confidential information with care
• Ability to integrate into an international work environment with a willingness to travel on company business

Equal Employment Opportunity

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