Data Center Physical Security Program Manager

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Swindon; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services UK Limited in the Thames Valley region seeks a Security Program Manager (SPM) to oversee physical security systems across data centres and support facilities. You will lead design, deployment, and maintenance of Access Control, Intrusion Detection, CCTV, and barriers, working with Data Center Security Managers and vendor teams.

This hands‑on role demands clear communication with technical and non‑technical audiences, strong vendor management, and careful budget oversight.

Qualifications

• Experience in security design and implementation of access control, intrusions and CCTV.
• Experience reading construction documents and coordinating with vendors.
• Strong communication skills for executives and non-technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee physical security design and system installation lifecycle for new facilities, expansions, and special projects.
• Provide project management including bid packages, specs, drawings, budget, vendor management, change orders, and close-out docs.
• Coordinate fault tickets and maintenance tasks with vendor engineers to keep devices operational.
• Own and track high-value security project budgets, manage spend and cost reduction targets.
• Lead system testing, acceptance, sign-off, and readiness validation for high-security facilities.
• Report performance metrics on vendor delivery, costs, fault repair rates, and program analysis.
• Collaborate across teams to drive global, regional and local security initiatives.

Skills

Physical security design

Access Control

Intrusion Detection

CCTV Surveillance

Budget management

Vendor management

Security compliance

Job description

Amazon Data Services UK Limited in the Thames Valley region seeks a Security Program Manager (SPM) to oversee physical security systems across data centres and support facilities. You will lead design, deployment, and maintenance of Access Control, Intrusion Detection, CCTV, and barriers, working with Data Center Security Managers and vendor teams.

This hands‑on role demands clear communication with technical and non‑technical audiences, strong vendor management, and careful budget oversight.