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Data Center Security Manager

Amazon· US ADC DC Operations Security
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Hybrid (Aurora, CO)$102k - $178.4kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Site security leader for an accredited Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) data center campus, owning physical security, operational security, and information protection for classified operations at a fast-paced facility. Manages day-to-day security operations, onsite personnel, and compliance with government accreditation.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage onsite security forces to execute daily data center security operations
  • Create, implement, and communicate security requirements at a large, government-accredited, multi-facility data center campus including oversight of cleared escort operations
  • Perform and support the operations and maintenance of security hardware and systems deployed onsite, including access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance
  • Manage and participate in on-call rotations in support of alarm response, security incidents, escalations, and critical service outages
  • Provide after-hours management support and participate in emergent event response
  • Provide comprehensive security guidance across physical security, operational security, and information protection disciplines
  • Conduct security incident investigations
  • Support the classified material program to ensure procedures align with internal and customer security policies
  • Execute compliance processes consistent with AWS policies, standards, guidelines, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements
  • Participate in recurring security audits, inspections, and reviews conducted by internal teams and government customers
  • Draft and review security documentation including notifications, standards, procedures, and concepts of operations (CONOPs)
  • Proactively identify physical security requirements, potential vulnerabilities, and solutions to sustain and enhance site security posture
  • Plan, conduct and participate in security response drills and table top exercises
  • Apply knowledge of ICD 705, ICD Chapter 7, Chapter 8, and related standards to site security operations
  • Coordinate with the Security Program Management team on security design, system sustainment, UL 2050 compliance, and capital improvement projects
  • Ensure security systems and controls meet accreditation standards and pass government inspection
  • Develop and strengthen relationships with internal teams and external partners
  • Serve as the primary security point of contact for the site with Amazon leadership and government customer security representatives
  • Coordinate with Industrial Security on access eligibility and workforce compliance
  • Coordinate with the Security Operations Manager on cleared escort coverage and scheduling
  • Heighten security awareness and engagement across site personnel through training and leadership
  • Manage security purchase orders and contribute to financial analysis for security requirements
  • Assist cluster leadership with security operation budget decisions
  • Oversee contract security guard performance and ensure vendor compliance
  • Support extraction of performance metrics to inform data-driven decisions

Qualifications

  • Current, active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph
  • 5+ years of experience in a Security Specialist, Security Manager, or equivalent role requiring interpretation and implementation of physical security and operational security requirements in a government or cleared-facility environment
  • 5+ years of experience with physical security best practices including security system application, investigation techniques, contract guard management, and incident management
  • Experience with access control (e.g., Lenel), intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems
  • Knowledge of ICD, NISPOM, and NIST standards related to classified facility security and accreditation

Skills

Required:TS/SCI clearancePhysical securityICD/NIST/NISPOM knowledge

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • Basic Life & AD&D insurance with optional supplemental life plans
  • EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Sign-on payments and RSUs (as part of compensation)
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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