Data Center Security Manager, Non-Traditional Environments, (EMEA NTE Security)

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking to hire a highly motivated, best-in-class NTE Security Manager to manage the physical security at our EMEA NTE (Non-Traditional) Environment based in Lisbon, Portugal. The successful candidate will cover multiple sites over an area of responsibility throughout the EMEA region.

Selected individual will be responsible for managing the on-site operational physical security of our NTE Data Centers and will have a thorough knowledge of access control systems and process, guard force management, reporting security metrics, security audits and incident reporting.

You will also understand and maintain compliance requirements with international standards such as (SOC1, SOC2 and ISO27001).

You will also be responsible for the implementation of new processes and adherence to existing Amazon policy and procedure relating to security guarding, media security, CCTV monitoring and the protection of customer data.

You will possess exceptional people management skills and will build relationships with internal and external partners to maintain and enhance the security and safety of Amazon. You will coordinate physical security (security services, access control and CCTV systems, site surveys), investigations, risk/threat assessments. You will supervise employees and contractors performing specific security objectives and monitor vendor performance.

As an NTE Security Manager in this space you will also be required to work with peers in other geographic regions and travel as required by Amazon.

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.



Key job responsibilities

Investigate site incidents and provide detailed reports

Analyze situations, make quick decisions and formulate action plans

Compile concise and accurate security reports

Create and manage key performance metrics

Work with security service providers. Manage a third party security vendor contract.

Train others in security procedures

Travel is a business need and is typically in the range of 25-40%.

Basic Qualifications

- As the successful candidate will support the European Sovereign Cloud product, this role requires the job holder to be a citizen of an EU member state.
- 5-7 years of security operations and at least 3 years in a leadership role Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO 27001.
- Working knowledge of video surveillance equipment Experienced training others in security procedures In possession of a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

- Certified Protection Officer (CPO) or similar
- Experience working in a high security environment
- Able to perform security risk assessments CPR/AED Certified
- CPP, PSP, PMP certifications preferred

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