(Physical) Security Specialist Intern, Data Centre Security, Cape Town

We are looking for an Operational Security Specialist Intern to join our expanding Data Centre team.

As a Data Centre Operational Security Specialist Intern, you will be tasked with driving operational security excellence within our Data Centres. You will 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.

Key job responsibilities

Interface and direct vendors involved in new security construction, repairs, daily security operations and patrols, and planning.

Extract metrics and observe improvements by looking at hard data.

Make suggestions on improving electronic surveillance and access controls.

Direct efforts to educate data center occupants on false alarm reductions.

Amazon internships are full‑time (40 hours/week) for 12 consecutive weeks, in Summer 2026. This position is for current students and requires the intern to work onsite on a daily basis. Intern schedules are typically day schedules, Monday‑Friday. A full time position could involve day, evening, or weekend shifts and on‑call rotations.

Basic Qualifications

Currently in the final year or having completed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Risk Management, Business Administration, Security Management, or a related field.

Fluent English.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience communicating technical details verbally and in writing.

Interest in investigating accidents, thefts, disturbances, and discrepancies.

Desire to work in a facility observing security gaps in physical barriers, security officer procedure, policies, surveillance equipment, and alarm points.

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculumvitae.

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