Technical Infrastructure Program Manager, Infrasec

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Security Manager to define and drive physical and cyber security strategies for AWS data centers.

You will partner with engineers, project managers, and vendors to deliver secure, scalable infrastructure while embedding security across design and deployment. We value hands-on leadership, data-driven decisions, and the ability to balance cost, risk, and performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience.
• Knowledge of access-control, network security, application-and system-development security, security architecture and models, cryptography, and operations security.
• Experience reading/writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings.
• 3+ years of managing stakeholders in cross-functional projects.
• Experience using financial models, KPIs, and data analysis to inform business decisions with measurable impact.
• Experience in life cycle design projects from design strategy through execution.
• 5+ years experience with data center physical security design, construction, or operations.
• ASIS PSP or CPP certification.
• Experience with basis of design documents, construction drawings, or security system specifications.
• Knowledge of CPTED principles.
• Experience with system integrators, general contractors, or design consultants in a program oversight capacity.
• Experience building scalable processes, self-service tools, or documentation platforms that reduce dependency on SME engagement.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the strategic framework for new build physical security projects, establishing requirements, success criteria, and decision gates that enable execution teams to deliver from design feasibility through deployment
• Interact with engineers, technicians, project managers and senior management on a daily basis
• Identify opportunities to improve physical security outcomes across new builds and expansions, defining scalable approaches and success metrics that execution teams can operationalize
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to generate high quality, cost effective solutions and deliver results on time
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors
• Lead continuous improvement processes to improve physical security programs
• Implement and fully document improvements and modifications related to new technologies

Skills

Infrastructure management

Security knowledge

Documentation and procedures

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Lifecycle design

Education

ASIS PSP

CPP

Job description

Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help. You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Key job responsibilities

• Define and drive the strategic framework for new build physical security projects, establishing requirements, success criteria, and decision gates that enable execution teams to deliver from design feasibility through deployment
• Interact with engineers, technicians, project managers and senior management on a daily basis
• Identify opportunities to improve physical security outcomes across new builds and expansions, defining scalable approaches and success metrics that execution teams can operationalize
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to generate high quality, cost effective solutions and deliver results on time
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors
• Lead continuous improvement processes to improve physical security programs
• Implement and fully document improvements and modifications related to new technologies

About The Team

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating, that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience
• Knowledge of one or more of the following domains: access-control system and methodology, network security, application-and system-development security, security architecture and models, cryptography, and operations security
• Experience reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings, or experience in construction
• 3+ years of managing stakeholders in cross-functional project experience
• Experience using financial models, KPIs, and data analysis to inform business decisions with proven business impact (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits), or experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis
• Experience in life cycle design projects from design strategy through execution

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with data center physical security design, construction, or operations
• ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification
• Experience with basis of design documents, construction drawings, or security system specifications
• Knowledge of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles
• Experience working with system integrators, general contractors, or design consultants in a program oversight capacity
• Experience building scalable processes, self-service tools, or documentation platforms that reduce dependency on SME engagement

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, TX, Austin - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A10590793