Sr Physical Security Engineer GovCloud Data Center Design Engineering

This is an exciting opportunity to use the latest cloud computing technologies to help U.S. Government agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems. AWS established a specialized group of service teams responsible for the work we are doing with the U.S. Intelligence Community. We are building some of the largest and most complex distributed systems in the world and we need adaptable people to help us implement and operate them.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help. Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.


This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. Upon application you will be asked qualifying questions that will be used only in relation to the US Government Security Clearance required for this role.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Physical Security Engineer to join its data center design team. Position is available for any of the following locations:
Seattle Washington
Herndon Virginia
Columbus Ohio
Austin Texas

As a Physical Security Engineer at AWS you will lead security designs for Amazon Dedicated Cloud (GovCloud) Data Centers (DC) throughout our Americas Region. Physical Security Engineers at AWS work to design safe secure resilient costeffective Data Center (DC) facilities. As a Physical Security Engineer at AWS you will lead security designs for our intelligence customer base and impact AWS global DC security standards. You will be part of a highly creative and efficient design team comprised of Architects Engineers and Designers tasked with solving problems and challenging the status quo. As a subject matter expert you will provide technical guidance have a direct impact on the design of DC facilities solve largescale implementation issues and be responsible for developing and communicating security design requirements to internal and external project partners.

As a Physical Security Engineer you will work directly with other AWS Security Teams AWS Management and partners to collaborate in the realworld application of Physical Security throughout AWS. You will review and be very knowledgeable of new and cuttingedge technologies and security measures for possible application to the existing suite of security processes and measures in order to enhance the security posture across AWS. You should have a working knowledge of physical security principles and how that relates to practical application and realworld implementation of processes and measures as well as working knowledge of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED).


Key job responsibilities
Lead designs (construction drawings and specifications) for physical security elements (cameras access control intrusion detection fences gates etc. for Amazon Dedicated Cloud (GovCloud) DC projects.
Collaborate with other security organizations within AWS to develop design standards evaluate cost risk and benefits of designs and facilitate design discussions.
Communicate conceptual designs to internal stakeholders and external consultants.
Participate in maintenance Basis of Design prototype design and template specifications for physical security elements.
Create security design scope of work for design RFPs.
Review and direct the work of physical security engineering design consultants.
Manage multiple fastpaced projects simultaneously.
Travel for site assessments internal design meetings construction review and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25.



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Bachelors degree in relevant engineering field or equivalent additional experience
10 years of physical security design experience
3 years of physical security design experience in data center or similar mission critical projects


Physical Security Professional Certification (PSP) certification
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) certification
Vendor and consultant management skills
Meets/exceeds Amazons leadership principles requirements for this role
Meets/exceeds Amazons functional/technical depth and complexity for this role


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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.