Data Center Security Specialist, NTE Security

Role summary

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The Data Center Security Specialist is responsible for protecting Amazon data-center facilities, personnel, equipment and information. Typical requirements include experience in physical security, security operations, incident response, investigations, access-control systems and emergency procedures. Candidates may need relevant security qualifications or licenses, strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment and the ability to maintain accurate records. The role requires close coordination with site operations, contractors, law enforcement and internal security teams. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends or on-call periods may be expected. Successful candidates demonstrate integrity, vigilance, calm decision-making, customer focus and the ability to enforce security policies consistently in a highly controlled technical environment.

About the employer

Amazon is a global technology and commerce company operating online retail marketplaces, logistics networks, cloud-computing services, digital advertising, streaming platforms and consumer devices. Its Amazon Web Services division provides infrastructure and technology services to organizations worldwide, supported by a large network of data centers. In Australia, Amazon employs people across corporate offices, fulfillment and logistics operations, technology teams, AWS and data-center facilities. The company is known for a fast-paced, customer-focused culture and leadership principles such as ownership, high standards, learning and innovation. Security is particularly important to Amazon because its facilities support critical technology infrastructure and sensitive customer information. Employees generally work in structured, performance-oriented environments with opportunities for training, internal mobility and career development, although workloads can be demanding and site-based roles may involve rotating schedules.