Data Center Security Manager, DC Security

AWS offers a fast paced, fun, and exciting work environment. We continue to grow at an exponential rate and are looking for talented, bright, and driven individuals with a desire for professional growth and continuous learning experiences.

For our data centers in the Paris area ("CDG Cluster") we are looking for Data Centre Security Managers (DSM) to manage our day by day physical security operations.

Under the direct leadership of the Cluster Security Manager or Area Security Manager, the DSM maintains the physical security posture of their assigned site with the support of the security guard force vendor.

Key job responsibilities

• Responds swiftly and calmly 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 (SOC) 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.

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• 3+ years of experience within 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.
• Must have participated in at least 3 incident management drills/ events.
• Must have the ability to be on-call to support out-of-hours emergency activities at nights and weekends remotely and on-site.
• Must have current driving license and be eligible to drive in France.

• Experience using CCTV, access control and intrusion detection systems
• Management experience of vendors
• Has used investigation techniques to deep dive on events

• Security Industry Qualifications/Certification.

• 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.
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