Data Center Physical Security Design Engineer Global Impact

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking an Associate Physical Security Engineer to lead DC security design, collaborate with Architects, Engineers, and Designers, and ensure safety and resilience of AWS data centers.

You will work with AWS Security teams, review new security technologies, and develop security design requirements for internal and external partners; travel up to 25% is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of physical security principles and CPTED.

Responsibilities

• Lead designs (construction drawings and specifications) for physical security elements (cameras, access control, intrusion detection, fences, gates, etc.) for DC projects in collaboration with a Sr. Physical Security Engineer.
• 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 consultants.
• Participate in the maintenance of basis of design, prototype design, and template specifications for physical security elements.
• Review and direct the work of 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%.

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking an Associate Physical Security Engineer to lead DC security design, collaborate with Architects, Engineers, and Designers, and ensure safety and resilience of AWS data centers.

You will work with AWS Security teams, review new security technologies, and develop security design requirements for internal and external partners; travel up to 25% is anticipated.