Sr. Physical Security Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

$128,600 - $212,800/Yr

Amazon - Herndon, VA

Full-time - Senior

Herndon, VA

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About the position

The Sr. Physical Security Engineer at AWS is responsible for leading the design of physical security elements for data centers across the Americas Region. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure the highest standards of safety and security while optimizing costs. The engineer will provide technical guidance, develop security design requirements, and enhance AWS's security posture through innovative solutions and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead designs for physical security elements such as cameras, access control, and intrusion detection for data center projects.
• Collaborate with other security organizations within AWS to develop design standards and evaluate cost, risk, and benefits of designs.
• Communicate conceptual designs to internal stakeholders and external consultants.
• Participate in maintenance Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for physical security elements.
• Create security design scope of work for design RFPs.
• Review and direct the work of physical security engineering design consultants.
• Manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.
• Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field or equivalent additional experience.
• 10+ years of physical security design experience.
• 3+ years of physical security design experience in data center or similar mission-critical projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Physical Security Professional Certification (PSP) certification.
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) certification.
• Vendor and consultant management skills.

Benefits

• Flexible work culture promoting work-life harmony.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace with employee-led affinity groups.
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities.