Lead Physical Security & Data Center Design Engineer

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

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Physical Security Engineer to join its data center design team. The role leads security designs for Amazon Data Centers across the Americas, ensuring safe, resilient, cost-effective facilities with CPTED principles in mind.

You will work with Architects, Engineers, and Designers to communicate design requirements and support the security posture of AWS DCs. A strong background in industrial engineering and commissioning is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering experience in mission critical facilities including data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities.
• 4+ years of commissioning experience in relevant facilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead designs (construction drawings and specifications) for physical security elements in DC projects.
• Collaborate with security teams to develop design standards and evaluate cost/risk of designs.
• Communicate conceptual designs to internal stakeholders and external consultants.
• Develop and maintain Basis of Design, prototypes, and template specs for physical security elements.
• Create scope of work for design RFPs and direct security engineering consultants.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Commissioning

Data centers experience

Power generation experience

Building codes/regulations experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Physical Security Engineer to join its data center design team. The role leads security designs for Amazon Data Centers across the Americas, ensuring safe, resilient, cost-effective facilities with CPTED principles in mind.

You will work with Architects, Engineers, and Designers to communicate design requirements and support the security posture of AWS DCs. A strong background in industrial engineering and commissioning is essential for this role.