About the Role

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a highly motivated and customer-obsessed professional to join the Data Center Security team as a Data Center Security Manager (Saudi National Only). This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and requires 5-10 years of experience. The role focuses on managing day-to-day data center security operations and supporting security projects within the Saudi Cluster.

AWS Infrastructure Services Overview

AWS Infrastructure Services is responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. This team ensures the continuous operation of AWS data centers and equipment, providing customers with uninterrupted access to innovation. The environment involves complex challenges with numerous variables impacting the supply chain, requiring talented individuals to contribute to solutions. The team comprises diverse professionals including software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers, collaborating to maintain high standards of safety and security while optimizing costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage contract guard force for daily data center operations.
• Handle site security incidents, escalations, and other security-related issues.
• Provide after-hours on-call management support and participate in emergent, large-scale event responses as needed.
• Participate in recurring data center security audits and reviews.
• Execute established compliance processes with AWS policies, standards, guidelines, and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide input on, and potentially develop, security methodologies, policies, and procedures.
• Write reports and communicate with management on the status of physical security operations.
• Oversee new security construction or retrofit projects.
• Manage the security Profit & Loss (P&L) for assigned site(s), assist management with financial analysis, and contribute to financial decisions for security requirements.
• Collaborate with other teams to protect AWS Data Center personnel, information, and assets.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated ability to provide hands-on support to a security team.
• Experience in running day-to-day security operations.
• Proficiency in supporting and executing security projects and programs.
• Experience in assuring audit compliance with established policies and procedures.

Work Environment

This role operates within an inclusive culture that encourages bold ideas and empowers individuals to see them through to completion. The position requires collaboration across various AWS teams to maintain the highest standards for safety and security.

Application Information

This is a full-time position for Saudi Nationals only, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Salary details are not disclosed.