Data Center Physical Security Manager, US ADC Data Center Security

Application deadline: Sep 3, 2026

The US ADC Data Center Security Manager serves as the site security leader at an Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) logistics warehouse facility. This role owns the execution of physical security, operational security, and information protection at a mission-critical warehouse supporting classified ADC operations.

You will manage day-to-day security operations at your assigned warehouse site, direct onsite security personnel, maintain compliance with ADC warehouse physical security standards, and protect Company Data and critical infrastructure from insider and external threats. You will operate independently, triage competing priorities, own security-related projects, and deliver responsive support to both internal Amazon teams and external government customers.

This position reports to the Cluster Security Manager and partners closely with Data Center Operations, Logistics, Industrial Security, the Security Program Management team, and government customer security representatives.

Key job responsibilities

Site Security Operations

Direct and manage onsite security forces to execute daily warehouse security operations

Create, implement, and communicate security requirements at an ADC logistics warehouse facility, including oversight of access control across warehouse security zones

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

Program Security & Compliance

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)

Physical Security & Risk Mitigation

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 tabletop exercises

Ensure warehouse physical security controls align with the ADC Logistics Warehouse Physical Security Design Standard, including perimeter security, access control doors, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and security zone integrity

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

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationships

Develop and strengthen relationships with internal teams (operations, logistics, engineering) and external partners (vendors, contractors, government customers)

Serve as the primary security point of contact for your assigned site, engaging both Amazon leadership and government customer security representatives

Coordinate with Industrial Security on access eligibility and workforce compliance matters affecting site operations

Coordinate with the Security Operations Manager on cleared escort coverage requirements and scheduling at the site level

Heighten security awareness and engagement across all site personnel through training, communication, and visible leadership

Financial & Vendor Management

Manage security purchase orders and contribute to financial analysis for security requirements

Assist cluster leadership with budget decisions related to site security operations and sustainment

Oversee contract security guard performance and ensure vendor compliance with contractual requirements

Support the extraction of performance metrics from workflow ticketing systems to inform data-driven decisions

About the team

Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren't focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we're happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life-both in and outside of work.