Security Systems Engineer, DCE Security Solutions Engineering

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team at a leading tech company as a Security Systems Engineer, where you will design and develop cutting-edge security systems for data centers. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and drive advancements in security technology. You'll be responsible for integrating complex security solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and enhancing facility protection. If you're passionate about security systems and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in security systems and IP networking with a focus on physical security.
• Experience with enterprise security systems and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer security systems for data centers incorporating access control and video surveillance.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate security requirements into facility designs.

Skills

IP networking

Communication protocols

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Security Systems Engineer, DCE Security Solutions Engineering

Job ID: 2908611 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Amazon Web Services is seeking a Security Systems Engineer to become part of a global engineering team, pioneering and developing the next generation of security systems for AWS data centers. We are passionate about security systems and get our energy through challenge, innovation, and design. Success is measured against the possible, not the probable, and we strive to find answers to every unknown.

Engineers at Amazon work to design resilient, cost-effective systems. As engineers at Amazon, we are responsible for achieving world-class uptime for our customers. We justify and communicate the technical decisions we make to Sr. Management and work hard to drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs. As an engineer at Amazon, you have the ability to drive change and define/design the systems our customers rely on.

We are looking for engineers with hands-on security systems design and development experience. As a Security System Engineer, you are responsible for designing, configuring, and troubleshooting security systems, including IP surveillance cameras, access control systems, intrusion detection systems, and all other security-facing systems as needed. This role requires a blend of technical network expertise with a deep understanding of physical security technology and industry standards. Scope of work includes complex integrations of security systems involving multiple teams inside and outside the organization. Duties include security system design and engineering, working with the data center architectural and engineering teams to assure security best practices are observed, drafting new systems into the design teams' build plans and specifications, and coordinating with regional and local physical security leaders to understand the new building and security system designs.

In this role, you will work with the Principals and the Senior Engineers to drive the standardization of designs across the global region in production data centers and resolve open technical issues in the security systems space. You will drive multiple projects, including security systems deployments and retrofitting legacy equipment. Utilizing Amazon Leadership principles, you will develop new processes or standards and test new innovations in the physical security space. You will participate in the research and development of new technologies and designs applicable to our products or services. You will also be responsible for writing technical documentation for such projects. You must be capable of defining critical equipment specifications and approving equipment submittals. You will be relied on as a subject matter expert in the security systems engineering field. Teamwork is absolutely necessary for us to accomplish our goals. You must be able to work within a team and depend on others to accomplish the required work.

Amazon has a global presence. Travel will be necessary but shouldn’t be more than 25%. International support will be part of the job, requiring developing schematic and/or design document packages, so an understanding of international electrical design requirements is preferable.

Key job responsibilities

1. Design and engineer comprehensive security systems incorporating access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related technologies.
2. Collaborate with data center architectural and engineering teams to integrate security requirements into facility designs.
3. Develop technical specifications and build plans for security system implementations.
4. Partner with regional and local physical security leaders to align security solutions with facility requirements.
5. Lead complex system integration projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
6. Evaluate new security technologies and recommend solutions that enhance facility protection.
7. Create detailed technical documentation for security systems and configurations.
8. Ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational security policies.
9. Provide technical guidance to project teams during implementation phases.
10. Domestic and international travel approximately 25% of the time.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Security, or related technical field.

- 5+ years experience in security systems, integration, hardware development engineering, or similar role.

- 5+ years experience in IP networking, including TCP/IP protocols and network architecture related to physical security systems.

- 5+ years experience in communication protocols used in physical security systems (RS-485, RTSP, UDP).

- 2+ years experience with enterprise security systems (Access Control, Video Management, Intrusion Detection, Mass Notification).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree in relevant field.

- Professional security certifications (PSP, CPP, CISSP).

- Experience with data center or critical infrastructure security.

- Knowledge of building management systems and integration protocols.

- Experience in AutoCAD or similar design software.

- Familiarity with cloud security architectures.

- Experience with API integration and secure programming concepts.

- Prior experience leading cross-functional technical teams.

- CPTED Certification.

- Understanding of security industry standards and best practices (NIST, ISO, ONVIF).

- Project management experience in technical environments.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Location:

USA, NJ, Virtual Location - New Jersey

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