Amazon Corporate Security Devices & Services Physical Security (DSPS) is looking for an experienced selfmotivated corporate security leader who embodies Amazons Leadership Principles in particular Customer Obsession Ownership Earn Trust and Bias for Action to join the team as a Regional Prototype Security Manager. The Regional Prototype Security Manager will lead and manage physical security policy and intellectual property (IP) protection best practice implementation for our Amazon Devices & Services partners and stakeholders in the Pacific Northwest and Canada.
This position is responsible for the delivery and oversight of the daytoday physical security operations that relate to Devices & Services sites workspaces storage locations and labs across multiple buildings in a highly ambiguous and dynamically fluid environment. The Regional Prototype Security Manager is responsible for protecting Amazon IP by ensuring Amazon prototype devices and software are developed handled moved and stored in accordance with approved policies standards and procedures. This position is responsible for ensuring that these processes are uptodate and align with corporate and business security requirements. This position involves working closely with broader Amazon Corporate Security team members throughout the Americas region as well as facilities physical security design EHS and other teams involved in the management of prototype tracking spaces management moves and compliance and destruction.
Key job responsibilities
Lead and support the deployment of a comprehensive physical security plan to protect Amazon Devices & Services (D&S) across the Pacific Northwest and Canada including Amazons headquarters in Seattle WA
Assist in the design development and implementation of physical security operations for all D&S spaces including security design reviews postoccupancy projects partnership with ACS Guard Force logistics processes standards policies and procedures
Provide thorough and detailed daily support to D&S site related issues such as security design trouble tickets secure storage needs moves access control modifications
Partner with cross functional security peers to develop and implement appropriate policies to meet the needs of the D&S business teams
Partner closely with developers program managers and other operational teams and partner organizations to identify and document security issues that can be addressed by shared infrastructure and procedures
Work closely with ACS Regional and Area Security Managers to understand security issues at the site level and promptly escalate any impact to the D&S program teams
Work cross functionally with peers in SCIPS Legal Hardware Supply Chain Ops Trade & Compliance EHS D&S business lines and Amazon Security to establish scalable physical security standards
Actively evaluate analyze and use metrics collected to proactively inform programmatic needs and policy decisions
Proactively audit and identify security gaps at D&S locations
Manage audit action items to close working under tight duration guidelines
Continually foster strong crossfunctional relationships to drive business engagement and of security objectives and goals serving as an internal champion for security operations
Travel to various sites to review and audit security infrastructure and support onsite security awareness initiatives and events
Be the trusted security advisor and subject matter expert in the assigned area of responsibility through high quality communication and excellent briefing skills
Implement and improve security plans policies and programs
Respond to customer security concerns
Earn trust through key customer and stakeholder engagements and liaison with external partners
Communicate accurately and in a timely manner with stakeholders at the tactical and strategic level
Able to lift up to 50 pounds stand/walk for several hours a day and be able to frequently push pull squat bend and reach all with or without reasonable accommodation
Bachelors degree (or higher) in Criminal Justice Security Law Enforcement Business Management Accounting International Relations or equivalent professional experiences
Minimum 7 years experience in a security related field in a global corporate environment or largesized organization (e.g. NGO public sector police or military)
Writing reviewing and publishing security standards and standard operating procedures
Ability to work in an inoffice environment with a required physical presence in the office in Seattle WA
Masters Degree in Business Management or equivalent relevant certification or experience
Experience operationalizing policies and best practices for areas such as Intellectual Property security and security controls or risk management frameworks
Experienced in corporate security for a global/large company
Demonstrated understanding of best practices in physical security strategies principles standards policies and procedures
Understanding of crisis operations risk management and crisis communication best practices
Corporate experience in IP Protection supply chain security privacy protection and field test engineering
Working knowledge of legal contracts budgeting and key terms
Substantive experience in physical security and technology
Experience writing and publishing security standards and policies
Skilled in developing metrics and in conducting securityrelated trend analysis
Experience in conducting basic investigations / fact finding
Working knowledge of Lenel access control systems
CPP PSP CISM or similar certification preferred
Skilled in the management and use of SharePoint Tableau Asana Smartsheet or other collaboration and work management software
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $173400/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.