Data Center Security Specialist, AMER Southwest
Amazon Data Services, Inc.
full-time
Other Protective Service Workers
Location
Wharton, Texas, United States
Posted
July 19, 2026
Job Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Security Specialist to support physical security operations for a new data center campus in the Houston, TX area. This is a unique opportunity to own the security lifecycle from construction through full operational readiness. The DSS is responsible for every aspect of security operations, has cluster and regional influence, and leads complex physical security projects.
Key job responsibilities
• Lead security preparations during all construction milestones, act as a security advisor for the Construction Team
• Coordinate with General Contractors (GC), Infrastructure Delivery (IDND), DCO/DCEO, and Security Program Managers (SPM) to maintain construction boundaries and security posture.
• Build Contracted Guard Force post orders, guard force hours, and security boundaries for construction sites, adapting to a continuously changing space.
• Own day-to-day physical security operation...
Key job responsibilities
• Lead security preparations during all construction milestones, act as a security advisor for the Construction Team
• Coordinate with General Contractors (GC), Infrastructure Delivery (IDND), DCO/DCEO, and Security Program Managers (SPM) to maintain construction boundaries and security posture.
• Build Contracted Guard Force post orders, guard force hours, and security boundaries for construction sites, adapting to a continuously changing space.
• Own day-to-day physical security operation...