Global Data Center Security & Automation Engineer

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

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a Data Center Security Systems Engineer to join the SPS team.

You will design, engineer, and integrate complex physical security systems across AWS data centers, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure solutions. You will develop technical documentation, equipment specifications, and operational frameworks for global deployment, drive standardization, and create automation to improve deployment and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with prototyping and implementation.
• Experience designing small form factor devices.
• Experience with design & innovation and research & development

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer physical security systems for AWS data centers, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related technologies
• Develop technical specifications, product requirements, and build plans for security system implementations
• Evaluate and recommend solutions that balance security effectiveness, cost, scalability, and operational complexity
• Drive complex system integration projects across internal teams and external partners
• Collaborate cross-functionally across AWS organizations to integrate security requirements into designs and standards
• Contribute to the standardization of security system designs across the global data center portfolio
• Develop automation solutions that improve the efficiency and reliability of security system deployment, configuration, and management
• Create technical documentation, SOPs, runbooks, and training materials that enable field operations teams to support products throughout the full lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with internal security standards, policies, and organizational requirements
• Domestic and international travel approximately 25% of the time

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Small form factor

R&D processes

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a Data Center Security Systems Engineer to join the SPS team.

You will design, engineer, and integrate complex physical security systems across AWS data centers, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure solutions. You will develop technical documentation, equipment specifications, and operational frameworks for global deployment, drive standardization, and create automation to improve deployment and