Security Program Manager — Physical Data Center Security

Amazon Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Security Program Manager to join AWS DC Security in Melbourne. The role focuses on physical security hardware across data centers and support facilities from design to maintenance and compliance.

You will lead projects, author security design documents, manage vendors, and ensure systems meet AWS security standards while collaborating with Data Center Security Managers and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with physical security design and security hardware like Access Control, Intrusion Detection, and CCTV.
• Experience overseeing security operations and working with vendors/contractors.
• Experience as a general contractor and in vendor management (RFPs, bids, change orders).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication to executives and non-technical leaders.
• Valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the physical security design and system installation lifecycle for new facilities, expansions, and special projects.
• Provide project management including bid packages, specifications, drawings, code compliance, budget, vendor management, change orders, and close-out documentation.
• Coordinate fault tickets and maintenance tasks with a team of vendor engineers, ensuring security devices are properly maintained.
• Own and track high value security project budgets. Manage spend, budget variance, and cost reduction targets.
• Lead system testing, acceptance, sign-off, and operational readiness validation for high-security facilities, in conjunction with other AWS teams.
• Report performance metrics including vendor service delivery, costs, fault repair rates, and security program analysis.
• Collaborate across teams to drive global, regional, and local security initiatives. Provide physical security analysis and recommend program enhancements.

Skills

Security design

Access Control

Intrusion Detection

CCTV Surveillance

Vendor management

Construction drawings

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Security Program Manager to join AWS DC Security in Melbourne. The role focuses on physical security hardware across data centers and support facilities from design to maintenance and compliance.

You will lead projects, author security design documents, manage vendors, and ensure systems meet AWS security standards while collaborating with Data Center Security Managers and operations teams.