Data Center Physical Security Programs Lead

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible work arrangements

Mentorship and career growth

Job summary

Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Security Program Manager Team Lead to oversee physical security design and installation for data centers and facilities across Australia. You will lead a team, manage multi-million dollar budgets, and coordinate with Cluster Security Managers and Data Center Engineering Operations to align security with AWS standards and public sector requirements.

The role requires expertise in SCEC physical security, program management, and effective

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in physical security design and/or implementation of electronic security systems.
• 5+ years of experience in program or project management.
• 3+ years of people management and team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical security design and system installation for new data centers and expansions.
• Manage lifecycle of security projects including bid packages, drawings, vendor management and budgets.
• Oversee vendor onboarding, RFP/RFQ processes, contracting and QA/QC workflows.
• Own budgets for multi-million dollar projects and track spend vs. budget.
• Act as liaison with internal/external stakeholders to drive security approvals.
• Provide security analysis and recommend enhancements to maximize facility security.
• Travel to AWS facilities in Australia to support project execution.

Skills

Security program management

People management

Physical security design

Access control & CCTV

Tools

Project management software

Construction plans software

Job description

Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Security Program Manager Team Lead to oversee physical security design and installation for data centers and facilities across Australia. You will lead a team, manage multi-million dollar budgets, and coordinate with Cluster Security Managers and Data Center Engineering Operations to align security with AWS standards and public sector requirements.

The role requires expertise in SCEC physical security, program management, and effective