Physical Security Program Manager — Data Centers

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AWS Infrastructure Services seeks a Security Program Manager to oversee physical security systems across Thames Valley data centers and support facilities. You will design, deploy and maintain Access Control, Intrusion Detection, CCTV, and barriers, coordinating with Data Center teams and vendors.

You will lead projects, develop design documentation, manage contracts, and ensure compliance with AWS security standards while driving improvements and cost efficiency. UK-wide travel expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in physical security design and implementation of Access Control, Intrusion Detection and CCTV systems.
• Experience overseeing security operations with vendors/contractors.
• Experience reading construction drawings and specifications or engineering documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to executives and non-technical stakeholders.
• Full UK 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 vendor engineers to ensure devices are properly maintained.
• Own and track high-value security project budgets, manage spend and cost reduction targets.
• Lead system testing, acceptance, sign-off, and operational readiness validation for high-security facilities.
• Report performance metrics including vendor service delivery and security program analysis.
• Collaborate across teams to drive global, regional, and local security initiatives.

Skills

Physical security design

Access Control

Intrusion Detection

CCTV Surveillance

Vendor management

Construction drawings/Specifications

Communication

Driving licence

Data centers

Security certifications

Project management

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV systems

Job description

AWS Infrastructure Services seeks a Security Program Manager to oversee physical security systems across Thames Valley data centers and support facilities. You will design, deploy and maintain Access Control, Intrusion Detection, CCTV, and barriers, coordinating with Data Center teams and vendors.

You will lead projects, develop design documentation, manage contracts, and ensure compliance with AWS security standards while driving improvements and cost efficiency. UK-wide travel expected.