Data Center Security Specialist, Non Traditional Environment (NTE)

Job Description

Amazon’s Data Center Security Specialist supports physical security operations at non-traditional data center sites across Australia. The role typically requires experience in data center, critical-infrastructure, corporate, military, law-enforcement, or security operations environments. Responsibilities may include site security assessments, access-control management, incident response, investigations, guard-force coordination, emergency planning, security systems oversight, and compliance with Amazon standards and local regulations. Candidates are expected to demonstrate sound judgment, confidentiality, strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently across multiple locations. Flexibility for shift work, travel, background screening, and handling sensitive information is likely required. Experience with CCTV, alarms, access-control systems, risk assessments, and security procedures would be valuable.

Company Info

Amazon is a global technology and commerce company founded in 1994 and headquartered in the United States. It operates online retail marketplaces, logistics networks, cloud infrastructure through Amazon Web Services, digital streaming services, devices, advertising platforms, and other technology businesses. Amazon employs people in many professional, technical, operational, and customer-facing roles worldwide. Its data centers support AWS and other critical services, making security, resilience, compliance, and business continuity essential. The company is known for its customer-focused culture and leadership principles, including ownership, operational excellence, innovation, and high standards. Employees often work in fast-paced environments with significant responsibility and opportunities to collaborate across countries and teams. Compensation commonly combines salary with benefits and, for many corporate roles, restricted stock units.

Destination Guide

Australia offers strong employment opportunities in technology, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data centers, engineering, healthcare, construction, education, and professional services. Major job markets include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, and Adelaide. The culture is generally informal, direct, multicultural, and supportive of work-life balance, although data center security roles may involve shifts, travel, and on-call duties. Lifestyle varies from busy cities to regional and coastal areas, with outdoor recreation, beaches, and a relatively high standard of living. Living costs, especially housing, can be high in Sydney and Melbourne. Skilled workers may need employer sponsorship, a skilled migration visa, or another eligible work right; requirements depend on occupation, qualifications, age, English ability, and experience. Applicants should check current Australian immigration rules and arrange health insurance, housing, tax registration, and a police background check before relocating.