DC Security Specialist, AWS DC Security

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.

We are looking for a detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Data Center Security Specialist (DSS) supporting our data centers across mainland Japan. In this role, you will work collaboratively with Data Center Security Managers to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of physical security procedures. You will support Data Center Security Managers in implementing security standards and operational procedures across assigned facilities while assisting in monitoring and maintaining physical security systems and controls. Your responsibilities will include helping prepare and maintain security documentation, standard operating procedures, and participating in security system testing and maintenance activities. You will contribute to the development of security awareness training materials and assist in delivering training sessions, as well as generate and analyze security metrics and incident reports to support management decision-making. Working closely with security vendors, you will help coordinate maintenance, repairs, and operational needs while supporting security improvement projects and initiatives as directed by Security Managers. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in data center security operations while working alongside experienced Security Managers in a dynamic, technology-driven environment. The role provides a foundation for career growth within data center security management through hands-on experience interfacing with cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements are met.

Diverse Experiences
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Key job responsibilities
The selected individual will be responsible for assessing and enhancing existing security programs, where security tasks, strategy, and priorities may be defined or occasionally ambiguous. They will participate in recurring site compliance audits, reviews, and testing of new security technologies. Contribute to developing strategic goals for the cluster that can impact the entire region, and adeptly adapt operational plans to evolving security scenarios. Member will make trade-off decisions and provide recommendations for enhance risk and security events. Collaborate with peers and internal stakeholders, develop solutions that help your team meet objectives. Assist in creating mitigation plans for security events or unique operational activities. Additionally, recruit and interview new team members while actively mentoring others to foster a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.


- Support daily security operations and follow established procedures
- Help prepare and deliver security awareness materials
- Process security tickets and assist with metrics collection
- Coordinate with vendors under management guidance
- Learn and implement security protocols and procedures
- Assist with security project documentation
- Support security training sessions
- Maintain clear documentation and daily reports

A day in the life
- Execute compliance processes with AWS policies, standards, guidelines and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
- Verify and approve access requests.
- Assist in procurement: Work order execution, submission of requisition request, Purchase Order (PO) issuance, and invoice validation
- On-boarding (provision of Amazon laptop as needed), training and off-boarding of Security Vendor resources
- Participate in security system installation project meetings with DC Security Managers, Security Vendors, DC Operations and other key stakeholders.
- Oversee and coordinate security vendor work for service calls and scheduled projects
- Documentation and report writing on security metrics

About the team
Our Data Center Security team safeguards critical infrastructure that powers millions of customer workloads worldwide. Working closely with Infrastructure, Operations, and Engineering teams, you'll develop and implement physical and cyber security solutions for our global data center network. We're passionate about creating innovative security frameworks that protect customer data while enabling seamless operations. As part of our collaborative team, you'll tackle complex challenges in access control, surveillance systems, and security protocols, directly impacting the safety and reliability of cloud services. We believe in transparent communication, continuous learning, and maintaining the highest security standards in the industry.
- Administration using Microsoft office and web-based portals
- Basic understanding of IT terminologies and principles
- Business and above level English in both verbal and written communication.- Basic understanding of Data Center Operations
- Experience in access control and video surveillance software applications (LENEL)
- Experience with workflow ticketing and extraction of performance metrics
- Familiar with financial planning and spend management
- Programming Skills (Javascript, Python and T-SQL)



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