Amazons Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is a new kind of internet built to reach more places and make connecting simple for everyone. Using innovative satellite and antenna technology Amazon LEO delivers fast reliable connections to more people and organizations. Its engineered for high performance and backed by Amazon with all the convenience value and customer experience youd expect.
To support Amazon LEO the Ground Infrastructure Services (GIS) Physical Security team is seeking a Ground Security Manager for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The GIS Physical Security team is responsible for protecting people assets and critical services at ground terminal sites across the globe. They leverage security technologies comprehensive risk management programs and robust operational procedures to safeguard an expanding network of global sites to enable next-generation satellite communications.
As a Ground Security Manager you will manage day-to-day security operations across the APAC ground terminal sites by advising internal customers on security risks managing vendors coordinating incident response managing security systems and implementing security risk mitigations to protect Amazon Leo ground infrastructure and personnel. This role requires effective collaboration with the GIS teams cross-functional stakeholders and security partners to deliver high impact security initiatives operational improvements and technology advancements.
This position may require access to information technology or hardware that is subject to export control laws and regulations including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment in this position is contingent upon obtaining any required export licenses or other approvals from the United States government. As such the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain any necessary export licenses or approvals based on their nationality citizenship and any other factors considered by the applicable export control regulations
Key job responsibilities
Security Operations & Support: Support day-to-day security operations for assigned sites within the APAC region maintaining high standards for the physical security of Amazon Leo infrastructure and ensuring compliance with security protocols.
Security Advisory: Provide security guidance to internal Amazon Leo customers on security-related issues focusing on enhancing the safety of personnel and the security of ground stations within assigned areas.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work effectively with site leadership Amazon Leo GIS teams and peers within Amazons security organizations to implement security strategies and operational improvements.
Security Risk Management: Support the integration of security risk management principles into Amazon Leo GIS operations helping to identify and mitigate security risks at assigned sites.
Vendor Coordination: Assist in managing vendor-provided guarding services within assigned areas ensuring security contractors deliver quality services and meet performance standards.
Incident Response: Support crisis response threat management and emergency operations for physical security incidents at assigned sites coordinating with regional security leadership and Amazons security intelligence teams.
Project Support: Support security programs and projects within assigned areas contributing to the implementation of security improvements and operational efficiencies.
About the team
Join a team at the forefront of space-based communications infrastructure where your work directly enables Amazons ambitious satellite initiatives. Youll have the opportunity to solve unprecedented security challenges on a global scale while working with technology and world-class talent.
- 6 years of security-related professional or 3 years of security-related professional experience
- Bachelors degree or above in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement International Security Business Management or related fields
- Experience working on physical security design and implementation of Access Control/Intrusion Detection and CCTV Surveillance systems
- Must be able to travel 25-35%
- 3 years of satellite communications ground systems and operations experience
- Experience in security operations risk management and incident response
- Experience working with security service providers and facility management vendors.
- Professional security certifications (ASIS CPP PSP or equivalent)
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