Senior Physical Security Program Manager, Data Center Ops

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd is seeking a highly capable Physical Security Program Manager to lead design, installation and integration of security systems across AWS data centers in the region. The role involves coordinating cross‑functional teams, overseeing compliance with security standards and managing security projects from concept to commissioning.

In this position you will develop standardized security infrastructure for the AWS region, work with vendors, and drive

Qualifications

• Experience as a Physical Security Program Manager for large and complex installations.
• Experience managing the operation of regional and/or global physical security systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for large‑scale security engineering projects, coordinate system design specifications and change management between internal teams and external vendors.
• Secure compliance of physical security project standards, scopes of work, budgets and timelines.
• Design, develop and implement solutions for system installations, upgrades, repairs and change‑outs.
• Support security system equipment commissioning and complete final test and acceptance.
• Execute and coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs to security system equipment.
• Build and deploy training programs for all users of physical security systems.
• Manage installation, operation and maintenance of regional and/or global physical security systems.
• Prioritize tasks effectively and work seamlessly across organizational boundaries.

Skills

Physical Security PM

Security systems operations

Tools

LenelS2 Access Control Systems

Job description

Amazon Data Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd is seeking a highly capable Physical Security Program Manager to lead design, installation and integration of security systems across AWS data centers in the region. The role involves coordinating cross‑functional teams, overseeing compliance with security standards and managing security projects from concept to commissioning.

In this position you will develop standardized security infrastructure for the AWS region, work with vendors, and drive