Data Center Physical Security Program Lead

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AWS Data Center Security is seeking a program manager to lead security systems initiatives in the data center environment. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, translate threat assessments into mitigations, and ensure security standards are met across data centers.

Responsibilities include managing multi-million dollar budgets, vendor onboarding, RFQ processes, and collaboration across global initiatives. The role emphasizes security design, project delivery, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate/brief effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals regarding physical security standards and system designs.
• Experience delivering physical security projects or programs within an enterprise setting.
• Background in Physical Security Design, Security Systems Deployment, Physical Security Operations, Security Architecture, Construction Management.

Responsibilities

• Project Management for physical security systems related to new construction, expansion, and retrofit projects.
• Preparation of physical security project lifecycle management including bid packages, specifications, drawings, code compliance, vendor management, budget, change orders, and close-out documentation.
• Contemporary knowledge of emerging physical security technologies to assess their applicability within the AWS physical security program.
• Provide SME support for leadership to make strategic decisions regarding technology and procedure.
• Balance performance metrics such as installation vendor service delivery, spend vs. budget variance, cost reduction, post installation defect rates, program analysis.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder influence

Education

PSP Certification

CPP Certification

PMP Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

AWS Data Center Security is seeking a program manager to lead security systems initiatives in the data center environment. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, translate threat assessments into mitigations, and ensure security standards are met across data centers.

Responsibilities include managing multi-million dollar budgets, vendor onboarding, RFQ processes, and collaboration across global initiatives. The role emphasizes security design, project delivery, and stakeholder communication.