Colo Physical Security Architect, Colocation Regional Engineering

Amazon; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon AWS Colo Data Center seeks a Colo Physical Security Architect to lead designs for physical security elements (cameras, access control, intrusion, fences) for Colo DC projects. You will translate concepts into constructible designs and ensure standards.

This role requires collaboration with AWS security teams to develop design standards, evaluate cost, risk, and benefits, and communicate designs to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities.
• Experience in commissioning and improving data center equipment and facilities.
• Knowledge of design standards and construction drawings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead designs for physical security elements (cameras, access control, intrusion detection, fences, gates).
• Collaborate with AWS security teams to develop design standards and evaluate costs and risks.
• Communicate design concepts to internal and external stakeholders and consultants.
• Maintain basis of design documents and template specifications for Colo security elements.
• Create security design scope of work for Colo DC project RFPs.
• Direct the work of security engineering design consultants.
• Manage multiple fast-paced projects and travel up to 25% for site assessments.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

MS Office

Industrial data center experience

Commissioning experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer License

Job description

Colo Physical Security Architect, Colocation Regional Engineering

Job ID: 10468018 | Amazon Data Services UK Limited - E17

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You will collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. At AWS you will experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead designs (construction drawings and specifications) for physical security elements (cameras, access control, intrusion detection, fences, gates, etc.) for Colo DC projects.
• Collaborate with other security organizations within AWS to develop design standards, evaluate cost, risk and benefits of designs, and facilitate design discussions.
• Communicate conceptual designs to internal stakeholders and external stakeholders and consultants.
• Participate in the maintenance of basis of design (BOD) documents, prototype design, and template specifications for Colo physical security elements.
• Create security design scope of work for Colo DC project RFPs.
• Review and direct the work of Colo physical security engineering design consultants.
• Manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.
• Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%.

A day in the life

Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. You will prioritize your activities to support data center capacity availability and safety focusing on the actions that are most impactful. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally.

About the team

We are a collaborative group of engineering professionals dedicated to maintaining and advancing the standards that keep our data centers operating at peak performance. Our team works closely with the Colocation Design and Standards group to develop and implement controls solutions that ensure consistency across our infrastructure. We serve both internal business teams and external colocation partners, with a shared commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement. As we expand our global data center footprint, we're looking for someone who can help us scale our controls expertise while maintaining the high standards our business depends on.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• - Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• - Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities
• - Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
• - Experience in commissioning

Preferred Qualifications

• - Professional Engineer License
• - Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
• - Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
• - Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
• - ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification
• - Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) certification

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