Operational Security Specialist Intern
Join the rapidly growing AWS Data Centre team as an Operational Security Specialist Intern.
Job Description:
As a Data Centre Operational Security Specialist Intern, you will drive operational security excellence within our Data Centres. Your responsibilities include writing reports, creating presentations, and communicating with management on physical security operations.
Responsibilities:
* Interface and direct vendors involved in new security construction, repairs, daily security operations, and patrols, as well as planning.
* Extract metrics and observe improvements by analyzing hard data.
* Make suggestions for enhancing electronic surveillance and access controls.
* Direct efforts to educate data center occupants on reducing false alarm rates.
Program Details:
* Full-time internship (40 hours/week) for 12 consecutive weeks in Summer 2025.
* Interns are required to report to work onsite daily, typically following a Monday-Friday day schedule.
* A full-time position may involve varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations.
About the Team:
AWS prioritizes a culture of inclusion, featuring ten employee-led affinity groups globally. We value innovative benefits, learning experiences, and conferences like Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon.
Qualifications:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Currently pursuing or holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice or a related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Knowledge of access control and video surveillance software applications (e.g., 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 officer procedures, policies, surveillance equipment, and alarm points.
* Ability to write detailed reports.