Physical Security / Industry Specialist, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security
Physical Security / Industry Specialist, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security
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Job Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider delivering virtualized infrastructure storage networking messaging and many other services to customers all over the world to include the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC).
The AWS Security Security Design and Accreditation group is looking for an Industry Specialist (IS) to join our design and accreditation team. As an IS you will manage sensitive and critical US Intelligence Community (USIC) and DoD security relevant facility designs builds and expansions supporting cloud technologies and activities.
This position is based in Herndon VA and will join a team of experienced Industry Specialists in managing the AWS National Industrial Security Program (NISP). SDA is responsible for creating implementing and overseeing AWS NISP.
The team works closely with US Government (USG) customers who are migrating national security workloads into the AWS cloud by adopting cloud infrastructure and cloud service platforms. With AWS our customers can requisition compute storage and numerous additional cloud services gaining access to a suite of elastic IT infrastructure services critical to maintaining their missions and operational workloads. Our customers have the flexibility to choose between a variety of development platforms or programming models suited to addressing their unique challenges.
You obsess over internal and external customers and successfully deliver support and services in a high-growth environment where priorities shift extremely fast. You are also independent and must be able to manage multiple security design projects under minimal supervision continuously triaging and prioritizing your projects develop and contribute to regular reporting mechanisms communicate clearly think outside the box and deliver solutions that meet the AOs requirements and facilitate our customers mission. Ownership also includes developing site security service proposals from various vendors and managing the selected vendor from the beginning to the end of the project.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Key job responsibilities
As an Industry Specialist with the SDA you will own the security-relevant design of our ICD 705 and NISPOM facility builds and expansions. This includes:
- Interpreting and communicating physical and technical security requirements best practices and Accreditation Official (AO) variances;
- Participating in construction design reviews and the approval process;
- Implementing security of the construction site; inspecting and cataloging key stages of each build as prescribed in the CSP or AO guidelines;
- Ensuring that these secure areas are protected with Intrusion Detection and Access Control system by developing ACS/IDS design and procurement and that construction meets current TEMPEST requirements for the protection of National Security Information accredited facilities and critical cloud infrastructure from insider and external threats.
- Draft and review accurate Statements of Work for security vendors verify task completion and authorize vendor invoice payments based on verified reviews.
- Effectively manage and oversee contract/contingent worker scopes of work and conduct quality checks and assurance.
About the team
Inclusive Team Culture:
Here at AWS we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups reaching 40000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazons culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives learn and be curious and earn trust.
Work/Life Balance:
Our team puts a high value on work-live balance. It isnt about how many hours you spend at home or at work; its about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
Mentorship & Career Growth:
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough but kind code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in Facility and Technical Security Design and Accreditation(s).
5 years experience interpreting and implementing facility physical and technical security requirements of the NISPOM ICD 705 and ICS 705-1/2.
5 years of expertise in selection implementation trouble-shooting and application of UL 2050 Intrusion Detection Systems Automated Access Control Systems (ACS software configuration and user interface) FF-L-2740B locking devices and TEMPEST (CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-13) solutions that support ICD 705 accreditation.
5 years experience reviewing and reading architectural mechanical plumbing fire and electrical drawings.
1 year experience using Microsoft Visio and Bluebeam.
Current active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
Ability to read and comprehend multiple design drawings and documents to include Architectural Mechanical Plumbing Security Telecommunications and Electrical and apply relevant security measures to each.
Possess knowledge and applicability of a PDS (Protective Distribution System) per CNSSI No.7003.
Knowledge of General Contracting processes and procedure
Experience using and annotating drawings using Visio Blue-Beam and/or AutoCAD
Pro-actively identify physical security requirements problems and solutions; using your experience with security systems concepts and infrastructure into the security design of our facilities
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The AWS Security Security Design and Accreditation group is looking for an Industry Specialist (IS) to join our design and accreditation team. As an IS you will manage sensitive and critical US Intelligence Community (USIC) and DoD security relevant facility designs builds and expansions supporting cloud technologies and activities.
This position is based in Herndon VA and will join a team of experienced Industry Specialists in managing the AWS National Industrial Security Program (NISP). SDA is responsible for creating implementing and overseeing AWS NISP.
The team works closely with US Government (USG) customers who are migrating national security workloads into the AWS cloud by adopting cloud infrastructure and cloud service platforms. With AWS our customers can requisition compute storage and numerous additional cloud services gaining access to a suite of elastic IT infrastructure services critical to maintaining their missions and operational workloads. Our customers have the flexibility to choose between a variety of development platforms or programming models suited to addressing their unique challenges.
You obsess over internal and external customers and successfully deliver support and services in a high-growth environment where priorities shift extremely fast. You are also independent and must be able to manage multiple security design projects under minimal supervision continuously triaging and prioritizing your projects develop and contribute to regular reporting mechanisms communicate clearly think outside the box and deliver solutions that meet the AOs requirements and facilitate our customers mission. Ownership also includes developing site security service proposals from various vendors and managing the selected vendor from the beginning to the end of the project.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Key job responsibilities
As an Industry Specialist with the SDA you will own the security-relevant design of our ICD 705 and NISPOM facility builds and expansions. This includes:
- Interpreting and communicating physical and technical security requirements best practices and Accreditation Official (AO) variances;
- Participating in construction design reviews and the approval process;
- Implementing security of the construction site; inspecting and cataloging key stages of each build as prescribed in the CSP or AO guidelines;
- Ensuring that these secure areas are protected with Intrusion Detection and Access Control system by developing ACS/IDS design and procurement and that construction meets current TEMPEST requirements for the protection of National Security Information accredited facilities and critical cloud infrastructure from insider and external threats.
- Draft and review accurate Statements of Work for security vendors verify task completion and authorize vendor invoice payments based on verified reviews.
- Effectively manage and oversee contract/contingent worker scopes of work and conduct quality checks and assurance.
About the team
Inclusive Team Culture:
Here at AWS we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups reaching 40000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazons culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives learn and be curious and earn trust.
Work/Life Balance:
Our team puts a high value on work-live balance. It isnt about how many hours you spend at home or at work; its about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
Mentorship & Career Growth:
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough but kind code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in Facility and Technical Security Design and Accreditation(s).
5 years experience interpreting and implementing facility physical and technical security requirements of the NISPOM ICD 705 and ICS 705-1/2.
5 years of expertise in selection implementation trouble-shooting and application of UL 2050 Intrusion Detection Systems Automated Access Control Systems (ACS software configuration and user interface) FF-L-2740B locking devices and TEMPEST (CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-13) solutions that support ICD 705 accreditation.
5 years experience reviewing and reading architectural mechanical plumbing fire and electrical drawings.
1 year experience using Microsoft Visio and Bluebeam.
Current active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
Ability to read and comprehend multiple design drawings and documents to include Architectural Mechanical Plumbing Security Telecommunications and Electrical and apply relevant security measures to each.
Possess knowledge and applicability of a PDS (Protective Distribution System) per CNSSI No.7003.
Knowledge of General Contracting processes and procedure
Experience using and annotating drawings using Visio Blue-Beam and/or AutoCAD
Pro-actively identify physical security requirements problems and solutions; using your experience with security systems concepts and infrastructure into the security design of our facilities
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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