Data Center Security Specialist, DC Security

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For our AWS data centers in the Milan area, we are looking for a Data Center Security Specialist (DSS).

Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and innovative. They enjoy teamwork and looking for continuous improvement in security posture and processes.

This position is to be 80% operational and 20% related to admin and reporting.
The DSS will support a Senior Data Center Security Manager in charge of physical security operations in multiple Data Centers.
The DSS role will include the supervision of the contract guard force. They will conduct drills and tests, investigate alarms, and participate in daily operations from a security point of view, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Key job responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day activities and site security operations.
- Coordinate with Operations and Safety Managers for facility operations.
- Provide guidance to contract security provider personnel.
- Evaluate the contract security provider performance and service delivery and request corrective actions from vendors as needed.
- Foster working relationships to educate data center stakeholders on false alarm reductions.
- Extract metrics and observe improvements by looking at and analyzing data.
- Verify Data Center security programs are delivered to meet defined global security standards.
- Assist in all media integrity related programs.
- Assist in the training of new and existing personnel on behavioral compliance to security policies and procedures.
- Handle escalations and resolve tasks delegated and/or assigned to the team.
- Draft reports and prepare presentations on the status of physical security operations.
- Collaborate with managers in writing and implementing security policies, processes and procedures based on regional or global security initiatives.
- Serve as a customer advocate by identifying security-related opportunities and crafting innovative solutions that maintain security standards
- Participate in site audits, inspections and walk-through.
- Identifying, discussing and bringing forward issues and solutions to senior team members.

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in analytical tasks or projects, working with data
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English
- Minimum 1 year of professional experience in security/safety standards and data analysis for process improvement and quality assurance and Strong communication skills with fluent English proficiency (written and verbal)
- Valid EU driver's license and EU nationality required, with ability to travel between company locations using personal vehicle
- This role requires you to be a national of an EU member state

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience working with data analytics and using these metrics to identify problems, or experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment
- 1+ year experience in operations or physical security, including incident response and management
- Practical knowledge of physical security systems (access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance) and workflow ticketing
- Demonstrated ability to maintain composure under pressure and handle technical challenges, seeking guidance when needed
- Strong emotional intelligence with a growth mindset and ability to learn from mistakes