Amazon Web Services (AWS) and serve customers and developers all over the world who rely on storage compute and other services that power Amazons consumer digital and AWS businesses. Our customers trust us to handle their data with airtight security. Customer data security is a given and a guarantee for our businesses.
AWS Infrastructure Physical Security team is looking for a highly talented and motivated Physical Security System Project Manager and Technology Expert to lead physical security projects. This position will be responsible for the management of data center physical security systems and projects. A successful candidate will be responsible for interpretation of Threat Assessments and AWS Physical Security Standards to assure the proper security mitigations are selected to meet the unique challenges in each area. You will be responsible for collaborating with AWS architectural and engineering teams to assure each data center meets the high standards AWS sets for physical security. After implementation this position will be responsible for assuring local security teams have the technical knowledge and resources necessary to meet the physical security mission.
Considered candidates should be at least 18 years old.
As this is a GovCloud region selected candidate requires US Citizenship or equivalent status.
Effective May 15 2017 logical access to the AWS GovCloud region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens. (GovCloud may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States)
Key job responsibilities
Manage installation of approved physical security system hardware including but not limited to access control devices intrusion detection devices CCTV and other components of physical security systems.
Design of physical security system for new construction expansion and retrofit projects.
Preparation of security design standards typical drawings and technical specification documents for projects for the purposes of pricing by approved vendors. Review and provide quality assurance of vendor quotes. Submission of complete and accurate vendor quote packages to the Infrastructure Technical Project Manager for inclusion in project requisitions.
Project management of multiple concurrent security system installation projects and vendors.
Subject Matter Expert for physical security system testing and acceptance and assuring operational readiness at project completion.
Preparation and archiving of project closeout documentation.
Reporting vendor performance metrics regarding system installation service delivery and equipment availability / reliability.
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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.
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High School diploma or equivalent
2 years experience in physical security project management.
2 years experience in Security Operations experience in technology manufacturing or similar industries to include access control systems CCTV and defense in depth strategies.
BA/BS degree or higher in related field.
3 years working with design installation and integration of Access Control/Intrusion Detection and CCTV Surveillance systems.
PSP CPP PMP Certification.
Proficient in AutoCAD
Training in / experience using Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Certification or HandsOn working experience with Lenel Access Control System.
Ability to write clearly and concisely with short deadlines and quick turnaround times while still effectively communicating information in a structured analytical way.
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