Data Center Physical Security Program Lead

Amazon; Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Infrastructure Physical Security is seeking a Senior Security Program Manager to oversee physical security design and installation for new data centers and expansions in Australia. You will lead multi‑project deployments, coordinate with cluster security managers and engineering teams, and manage vendor contracts to deliver secure, compliant facilities.

A successful candidate will have deep experience with SCEC requirements, exceptional communication, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 7+ years in physical security design/implementation.
• 5+ years in program or project management.
• 3+ years of people management.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical security design and system installation for data centers and expansions.
• Manage project lifecycle: bids, specs, drawings, vendor management, budgets, close-out.
• Oversee vendor onboarding, RFPs, contracting, QA/QC, and support processes.
• Manage multi‑million dollar security budgets and financial tracking.
• Represent security team in approvals and hand-offs with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track performance metrics and drive security program analysis and improvements.
• Collaborate across teams to advance global and regional security initiatives.
• Travel to AWS facilities in Australia for project execution.

Skills

Security design

Program management

People management

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Infrastructure Physical Security is seeking a Senior Security Program Manager to oversee physical security design and installation for new data centers and expansions in Australia. You will lead multi‑project deployments, coordinate with cluster security managers and engineering teams, and manage vendor contracts to deliver secure, compliant facilities.

A successful candidate will have deep experience with SCEC requirements, exceptional communication, and the ability to