Job Description
DESCRIPTION
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking to hire a highly motivated, best-in-class NTE Security Program Manager for its sites across APAC, to be based in Tokyo Japan. Selected individual will be
responsible for overseeing security system installs and managing the on-site operational physical
security of multiple data center facilities across APAC region. This role is focused on evaluating
and addressing gaps, inefficiencies, and vulnerabilities within the overall security posture,
implementing targeted remediation strategies, and ensuring the ongoing protection of remote data
center operations.
The incumbent will also lead efforts to standardize regional security practices, driving innovation and fostering collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to align with organizational objectives. Beyond leading strategic security initiatives, this role actively supports operational activities, including overseeing vendor partnerships for security construction, repairs, maintenance, and planning; compiling comprehensive reports; providing actionable updates to management; leveraging data-driven insights to optimize performance metrics; ensuring compliance with security protocols. This role requires a self-motivated individual with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, capable of operating independently in a fast-paced, complex environment.
Key job responsibilities
- Analyze existing security operations to identify opportunities for enhancing efficiency, mitigating risks, and strengthening overall security posture.
- Lead and coordinate regional security build projects and standardization/innovation initiatives.
- Evaluate and address security situations, make decisions under pressure, and develop action plans.
- Create and manage key performance metrics to monitor and improve the security posture.
- Oversee and collaborate with security service providers to ensure effective service delivery.
- Investigate site incidents, analyze root causes, and produce detailed reports.
- Conduct training for data center employees and contractors occupants on security procedures and protocols.
- Facilitate security operations and oversee project execution across international locations, with a requirement for international travel.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of program or project management experience
- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
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