Senior Security Systems Engineer, DC Security Solutions Engineering

Amazon - Leesburg, VA

Full-time - Senior

Leesburg, VA

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About the position

The Senior Security Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, configuring, and troubleshooting networked security systems within Amazon's Data Center Engineering team. This role requires a blend of technical network expertise and a deep understanding of physical security technology, focusing on the integration of security systems across multiple teams. The engineer will lead the implementation of security video monitoring technology and manage the conversion of business requirements into system specifications for security solutions deployed in data centers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of network layouts for physical security systems.
• Work closely with electrical engineers, network engineers, and physical security engineers to configure and maintain security systems.
• Integrate security devices into existing networks while maintaining security protocols.
• Support the evaluation, testing, and deployment of new Security IoT devices in collaboration with internal teams.
• Conduct regular system audits and update documentation as necessary.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for network-related issues in security setups.
• Stay updated with industry trends in networking and physical security systems.
• Develop standard operating procedures and lead training for data center technicians on new hardware or software integrations.
• Participate in system engineering and design reviews for security solutions.
• Manage projects from concept through deployment, including vendor and contractor collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in electrical/mechanical systems and security systems design and implementation.
• 5-10 years of experience managing multiple large projects.
• 3-5 years of experience related to data center or critical equipment design.
• 3-5 years of experience in technical documentation development.
• 3-5 years of experience with network devices, cameras, and IoT systems design.

Nice-to-haves

• MS in Engineering (Electrical, Controls/Automation, or Computer).
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Experience in design and development of video monitoring services.
• Experience managing product testing labs for security systems validation.
• Familiarity with AWS compute, storage, and database products.
• Experience testing automated systems for efficiency and reliability.
• Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders, vendors, or customers.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Work-life balance initiatives
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive workplace culture
• Employee-led affinity groups and events