Area Security Manager, Amazon Corporate Security

Amazon Corporate Security (ACS) is looking for an experienced self-motivated corporate security leader who embodies Amazons Leadership Principles in particular Customer Obsession Ownership Earn Trust and Bias for Action to join the team as an Area Security Manager (ASM) supporting Amazon Leo. The Area Security Manager is responsible for implementation of all elements of the Corporate Security program at Amazon Leo locations in their area of responsibility. Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Come join us on this exciting program!

This position supports the Amazon Leo Physical Security Sr. Manager Global with delivery and oversight of the day-to-day security operations at multiple sites across multiple locations in a highly ambiguous and dynamically fluid environment. The Area Security Manager conducts security assessments ensures that the corporate sites meet or exceed all requisite security standards and manages incidents and supports crisis response. The Area Security Manager provides security consultancy to local business leadership develops plans to mitigate gaps in security controls and manages the guarding and access control programs.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen.


Key job responsibilities
Deliver best-in-class security services focused on enhancing the safety and security of all Amazon employees contractors and visitors
Manage day-to-day security operations for a diverse portfolio of sites and customers with unique requirements in an ambiguous environment
Be the trusted security advisor and subject matter expert for all levels of Amazon and Amazon Leo employees in the assigned area of responsibility through high quality communication and excellent briefing skills
Implement and improve security plans guarding operations policies and programs
Assist in the design development and implementation of physical security operations for Amazon Leo spaces including security design reviews post-occupancy projects logistics processes standards and procedures
Coordinate security incident response and reporting
Proactively audit and identify security gaps at Amazon Leo locations while managing audit action items to close working under tight duration guidelines
Respond to customer security concerns
Monitor the external threat environments in the defined area and take measures to minimize security risk to the business to the dynamic security environment
Successfully align ACS metrics goals and strategic direction across the geographic area to support the overall team and organizational mission
Earn trust through key customer and stakeholder engagements and liaison with external partners
Communicate accurately and in a timely manner complex problems initiatives decisions and escalations with stakeholders at the tactical and strategic level
Work cross functionally with peers in Legal Production Logistics Supply Chain Ops Trade & Compliance EHS and other Leo business teams to establish scalable physical security standards that meet the businesses needs
Understand US Government regulatory requirements for security assurance and compliance
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

A day in the life
Oversee guarding operations and hold guarding vendors accountable for the quality-of-service delivery. This includes identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies and frugality
Build relationships through coordination with internal and external security and Amazon Leo partners
Develop and monitor performance metrics to track and improve individual team system and site performance. Implement effective predictable and measurable processes and procedures to be communicated clearly among Amazon stakeholders
Develop and deliver plans based on risk assessments to close any potential gaps in security controls
Conduct site security assessments and identify trends in findings and develop and implement measures to address systemic issues
Plan and lead drills tabletop exercises and other security readiness activities across sites
Manage cross-functional projects and operations. Drive team(s)/partners to meet program and/or product goals
Conduct initial incident investigations triage incidents and collaborate with specialist security teams to support the customer
Coordinate corporate security support to events
Conduct customer outreach and support organizational safety and security initiatives
Monitor physical security device installation commissioning checks of new buildings; and ongoing maintenance activities including engagement with vendors

About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why Amazon Security
At Amazon security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazons products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud devices retail entertainment healthcare operations and physical stores.

Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security its in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas perspectives and voices.

Training & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing training and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve.


- Bachelors degree or above in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement International Security Business Management or related fields
- Experience managing service providers and vendors
- Minimum 7 years experience in a security related field in a global corporate environment or large-sized organization (e.g. NGO public sector police or military)
- Ability to work in an in-office environment with a required physical presence in the office in Redmond WA

- Masters degree or above in Management Business Administration Economics Engineering or Marketing
- Experience in supply chain security including management of third-party logistics providers law enforcement loss prevention risk management investigations or a similar field
- US government security clearance of top secret or above
- Experience operationalizing policies and best practices for areas such as Intellectual Property security and security controls or risk management frameworks
- Experience working in the aerospace industry
- Demonstrated understanding of best practices in physical security strategies principles standards policies and procedures

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Redmond - 119300.00 - 208900.00 USD annually