Data Center Physical Security Program Lead

Amazon; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Physical Security Program Manager for AWS Data Center Security in the Chantilly, VA area. The role leads security projects for data center environments, coordinating cross-functional teams to implement physical security systems such as intrusion detection, access control, CCTV, and emergency response.

The successful candidate will interpret Threat Assessments and AWS Physical Security Standards, ensuring mitigations meet regional challenges and that local security teams have

Qualifications

• Experience as a Program Security Officer, Security Specialist, or Security Manager overseeing security operations and requirements in personnel, industrial, and physical security disciplines.
• 5+ years in physical security project management.
• 5+ years' Security Operations experience in tech, manufacturing, or similar industries (access control, CCTV, defense in depth).

Responsibilities

• Program management for physical security systems related to new construction, expansion, and retrofit projects.
• Review project lifecycle management: bid packages, specs, drawings, code compliance, vendor management, budget, change orders, close-out docs.
• Assess emerging physical security technologies for applicability within AWS program.

Skills

Program security mgmt

Security operations

Project management

Interpreting requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Lenel access control

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Physical Security Program Manager for AWS Data Center Security in the Chantilly, VA area. The role leads security projects for data center environments, coordinating cross-functional teams to implement physical security systems such as intrusion detection, access control, CCTV, and emergency response.

The successful candidate will interpret Threat Assessments and AWS Physical Security Standards, ensuring mitigations meet regional challenges and that local security teams have