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 air-tight 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 close-out documentation.
Reporting vendor performance metrics regarding system installation service delivery and equipment availability / reliability.
About the team
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- High School diploma or equivalent
- 5 years experience in physical security project management.
- 5 years Security Operations experience in technology manufacturing or similar industries to include access control systems CCTV and defense in depth strategies.
- Bachelors degree in a related field
- 5 years of experience working with design installation and integration of Access - Control/Intrusion Detection and CCTV Surveillance systems.
- Ability to write clearly and concisely with short deadlines and quick turnaround times while still effectively communicating information in a structured analytical way.
- Strong problem resolution time management and independent planning skills.
- Ability to operate in high stress situations and relay information in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ability to manage multiple medium and large scale projects that are complex in nature.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $72100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $154000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.