Colo Physical Security Architect – Data Center Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Colo Physical Security Engineer [Architect] role focuses on designing safe, secure data center security for Colo DC projects across the Americas. You will lead security designs, collaborate with internal teams, and guide vendors through the security design process.

Preferred candidates will have ASIS PSP or CPTED certifications, experience with construction administration, and knowledge of building codes, with travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related technical field.
• 5+ years physical security engineering experience in industrial or commercial facilities.
• 2+ years of physical security engineering experience in mission critical facilities including data centers, power generation, or oil and gas generation.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
• Experience working with and managing third party vendors and consultants.

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 50%.

Skills

Physical security engineering

Vendor management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related technical field

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Colo Physical Security Engineer [Architect] role focuses on designing safe, secure data center security for Colo DC projects across the Americas. You will lead security designs, collaborate with internal teams, and guide vendors through the security design process.

Preferred candidates will have ASIS PSP or CPTED certifications, experience with construction administration, and knowledge of building codes, with travel up to 50%.