Data Center Security Specialist in Melbourne, Australia

Description

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.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking to hire a highly motivated, customer-obsessed individual to provide hands-on support to our Data Center Infrastructure Operations across the Melbourne region as a Data Center Security Specialist.

The successful candidate will support the Data Center Physical Security Team with the implementation of AWS’s security policies and procedures at AWS Data Center(s).

You will also be responsible for coordinating physical security operations, testing and conducting audit reviews of the Physical Security Program, provide support to the Contract Guard Force, contractors and all stakeholders within the Data Center. You will possess a willingness to learn new skills and build relationships with internal and external partners to maintain and enhance the safety and security standards of our Data Center operations. We invite candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for this role as training will be provided.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the day-to-day Security activities for your assigned Data Center(s) under the guidance of an experienced manager

• Assess vendor compliance, based on the established work order, track service deliverables and escalate corrective actions to a senior team member as needed.

• Provide support to all vendors within the data center

• Conduct inspections, audits and reviews in your area of responsibility and ensure compliance with AWS security standards and policies.

• Lead the media security requirements within the Data Center

• Participate in regular meetings with vendors, data center operations and other partner teams to accomplish operational consistency.

• Effectively communicate with partner teams when providing awareness of security policies and procedures.

• Troubleshooting Security Devices in conjunction with the local Security System Integrator

Basic Qualifications

• Completion of tertiary level education

• 1+ year of work experience or relevant training

• Read, write, and speak business level English language

• Experience with reporting writing and proficiency in MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Good understanding of a safe working environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong problem solving skills

Acknowledgement of country:

In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.