Data Center Security Systems Engineer (Automation)

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

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Security Systems Engineer to design, engineer, and integrate complex security systems across AWS data centers globally.

You will define equipment specifications, develop operational frameworks, and drive standardization while working with multiple internal and external stakeholders. You will develop technical documentation, SOPs, runbooks, and training materials to enable deployment and support.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' engineering experience in mission critical facilities including data centers and related facilities
• 4+ years' commissioning experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities
• Experience with commissioning processes

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer physical security systems for AWS data centers, including access control and video surveillance
• Develop technical specifications and build plans for security system implementations
• Evaluate solutions balancing security, cost, scalability and operational complexity
• Drive complex system integration projects across internal teams and partners
• Collaborate across AWS organizations to integrate security requirements into designs and standards
• Contribute to standardizing security designs across the global data center portfolio
• Develop automation to improve deployment, configuration, and management of security systems
• Create technical documentation, SOPs, and training materials for field teams
• Ensure compliance with internal security standards and policies
• Travel domestically and internationally ~25% of the time

Skills

Industrial engineering

Commissioning

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Reading drawings / construction drawings

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Security Systems Engineer to design, engineer, and integrate complex security systems across AWS data centers globally.

You will define equipment specifications, develop operational frameworks, and drive standardization while working with multiple internal and external stakeholders. You will develop technical documentation, SOPs, runbooks, and training materials to enable deployment and support.