Physical Security Manager – Data Center Security , ZRH Cluster

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a Physical Security Manager — Data Center Security for our ZRH Cluster (Zurich, Switzerland) data centers. This role is the primary physical security contact for assigned sites, reporting directly to the Cluster Security <Manager.In> this role, you will execute tactical security operations while being exposed to strategic thinking — managing day-to-day security at your sites, resolving straightforward security challenges, and learning to contribute to cluster-level goals. You will own the security posture of your assigned sites, work on forward-looking tasks, and grow your expertise within one of the world’s largest cloud providers.We offer comprehensive professional development and a clear growth path within a global security organization.Key job responsibilitiesSecurity Operations & Vendor Management1. Own physical security operations for your assigned sites2. Manage straightforward security problems and components of existing security programs3. Apply established AWS security standards; resolve straightforward security problems in the absence of SOPs with input from senior management4. Oversee access control systems, CCTV monitoring, guard force operations, and vendor contracts5. Assess vendor compliance, track service deliverables, and escalate corrective actions when needed; provide guidance to vendors in situations lacking SOPs6. Report on project status and vendor SLAs7. May participate in on-call rotationsTactical Contribution, Learning & Projects1. Work on forward-looking tasks; learning to contribute to developing strategic goals for the cluster2. Adapt operational plans to straightforward, changing security scenarios3. Deliver cluster-level security operations projects4. Make trade-offs: time vs. resources5. Assist in recruitment and onboarding practices for new team membersProcess, Compliance & Risk Management1. Contribute to risk and security management by making straightforward trade-off decisions and providing recommendations2. Create SOPs and contribute to improvements to ensure processes remain relevant and align with team strategy3. Participate in business continuity/resilience planning4. Support investigative actions in collaboration with HR, Legal, global security team, and law enforcement5. Conduct inspections, audits, and reviews to ensure compliance with AWS security standards and policies6. May own post-incident correction of errors, including writing action items and resolving themAbout the teamWhy This Role1. Growth path: Exposure to cluster-level projects and strategic planning — clear development toward Senior Security Manager2. Ownership: Primary security contact for your sites — full ownership from day one3. Learning environment: Hands-on experience in one of the world’s most complex physical security environments4. Global network: Collaborate with security professionals across AWS regions5. Innovation: Contribute to physical security standards for critical cloud infrastructure