Amazon's data centers house the infrastructure that powers the world's largest cloud. Protecting them is mission-critical — and as a Security Specialist Intern at Amazon Web Services (AWS), you will help ensure the physical security of these facilities from the inside.
You will drive operational security excellence, write reports, create presentations, and communicate with management on the status of physical security operations. Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future with us.
This internship is designed as a potential pathway to full-time employment. Interns who demonstrate strong performance throughout their internship may be considered for a full-time Security Specialist position, subject to available roles and business needs.
Who Should Apply
We Welcome Applications From
• Students in the last year of their Technical/Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Security Management, Criminology, or a related field who are looking for an internship that could lead to a full-time career.
About The Role
As a Security Specialist Intern, you will work within the Data Center Security team and play a hands-on role in the day-to-day physical security operations of Amazon's data centers. You will collaborate with security vendors, analyze operational data, and help identify improvements to surveillance systems, access controls, and security procedures.
This is not a desk-only role. You will engage directly with the people, systems, and processes that keep Amazon's most critical infrastructure safe.
What You Will Do
• Coordinate with vendors involved in new security construction, repairs, daily security operations and patrols, and planning.
• Analyze security metrics and data to identify trends and recommend improvements
• Make suggestions on improving electronic surveillance systems and access controls
• Help develop and deliver guidance to data center occupants on reducing false alarms
• Write rep