Description

　　Amazon Web Services (AWS) internships are full-time (40 hours/week) for 12 consecutive weeks during summer. By applying to this position, your application will be considered for all locations we hire for in the United States.

　　Amazon Web Services (AWS) is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a Data Center Security Specialist to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team. As a Data Center Security Specialist Intern, you will be tasked with driving operational security excellence within our Data Centers. Your constant vigilance will discover physical security gaps and shortcomings, which you will drive to fix. You will interface and direct vendors involved in new security construction, repairs, daily security operations and patrols, and planning. You will extract metrics and observe improvements by looking at hard data. You will make suggestions on improving electronic surveillance and access controls. You will direct efforts to educate data center occupants on false alarm reductions. You will write and implement security process and procedures. Your position will require you to write reports, create presentations and communicate with management on the status of physical security operations.

　　Amazon does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role.

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　　Key job responsibilities

　　Interface with and assist in mobilizing vendors involved in system repairs and new security construction

　　Coordinate the activities of a professional contract guard force

　　Oversee individual security vendor deliverables, track service delivery and request corrective actions from vendors as needed

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Ashburn, VA, USA | Boardman, OR, USA | El Segundo, CA, USA | Irvine, CA, USA | Santa Clara, CA, USA

　　Basic Qualifications

　　Actively enrolled in a College/University pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice or relevant field with an expected graduation between December 2024 and September 2025.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Knowledge of access control and video surveillance software applications (eg. LENEL or C-cure).

　　Interest in investigating accidents, thefts, disturbances, and discrepancies. Desire to work in a facility observing security gaps in physical barriers, security officers procedure, policies, surveillance equipment, and alarm points.

　　Knowledge of workflow ticketing, that includes extraction of performance metrics.

　　Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

　　Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $16.78/hr in our lowest geographic market up to $40.38/hr in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.