Global Data Center Security Systems Engineer

Amazon Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Security Systems Engineer for AWS Infrastructure Security Product & Solutions.

You will design, engineer, and integrate complex physical security systems across AWS data centers, defining equipment specifications and creating runbooks for global deployment. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive automation, standardize security designs, and ensure compliance with internal standards while supporting scalable, cost‑effective security

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.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Prototyping

Small form factor design

R&D

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Security Systems Engineer for AWS Infrastructure Security Product & Solutions.

You will design, engineer, and integrate complex physical security systems across AWS data centers, defining equipment specifications and creating runbooks for global deployment. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive automation, standardize security designs, and ensure compliance with internal standards while supporting scalable, cost‑effective security