Facilities Security Ops & Programs Manager

VulnU; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) seeks a Security Operations/Program Manager to lead physical security across multiple data center facilities in the Americas. You will manage end-to-end installations, evaluate electronic surveillance and access control, and translate stakeholder needs into system designs and procedures.

You will collect and analyze security metrics, prepare executive reports, supervise vendors, and mentor team members while traveling up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of law enforcement, or 5+ years of security-related professional experience.
• 3+ years of project/program management experience.
• 3+ years of experience identifying security issues and risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Experience with CCTV, access control and intrusion systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, SOC1 and SOC2.

Responsibilities

• Investigate security incidents, assess risk, and deliver actionable reports to leadership.
• Design physical security systems for data center builds and expansions, including documentation and bills of materials for vendor bidding.
• Lead vendor negotiations, bid review, quality assurance, and submit packages for funding approval.
• Manage end-to-end physical security installations from design through commissioning, acceptance, and operational readiness.
• Track and report performance metrics including budget variance, vendor delivery, cost savings, and post-installation defect rates.
• Provide cross-functional coverage across security operations and program management to ensure business continuity.
• Train and mentor team members on security procedures and best practices.
• Participate in on-call rotation and travel throughout the Americas up to 50%.

Skills

Security operations

Program management

Vendor management

Security incidents

Video surveillance

Access control systems

Intrusion detection

Security metrics

Data center security

ISO/SOC familiarity

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control

Intrusion detection

Lenel certification

Job description

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) seeks a Security Operations/Program Manager to lead physical security across multiple data center facilities in the Americas. You will manage end-to-end installations, evaluate electronic surveillance and access control, and translate stakeholder needs into system designs and procedures.

You will collect and analyze security metrics, prepare executive reports, supervise vendors, and mentor team members while traveling up to 50%.