Physical Security Program Manager, DC Security AMER C

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Amazon.com serve customers and developers all over the world who rely on storage, compute, and other services that power Amazon’s consumer, digital and AWS businesses. Our customers trust us to handle their data with air-tight security. Customer data security is a given and a guarantee for our businesses.

AWS Infrastructure Physical Security team is looking for a highly talented and motivated Physical Security System Project Manager and Technology Expert to lead physical security projects. This position will be responsible for the management of data center physical security systems and projects. A successful candidate will be responsible for interpretation of Threat Assessments and AWS Physical Security Standards to assure the proper security mitigations are selected to meet the unique challenges in each area. You will be responsible for collaborating with AWS architectural and engineering teams to assure each data center meets the high standards AWS sets for physical security. After implementation, this position will be responsible for assuring local security teams have the technical knowledge and resources necessary to meet the physical security mission.
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- Considered candidates should be at least 18 years old.

- As this is a GovCloud region, selected candidate requires US Citizenship or equivalent status.

Effective May 15, 2017, logical access to the AWS GovCloud region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens. (GovCloud may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States)

Key job responsibilities
- Manage installation of approved physical security system hardware, including, but not limited to, access control devices, intrusion detection devices, CCTV, and other components of physical security systems.
- Design of physical security system for new construction, expansion and retrofit projects.
- Preparation of security design standards, typical drawings, and technical specification documents for projects for the purposes of pricing by approved vendors. Review and provide quality assurance of vendor quotes. Submission of complete and accurate vendor quote packages to the Infrastructure Technical Project Manager for inclusion in project requisitions.
- Project management of multiple, concurrent security system installation projects and vendors.
- Subject Matter Expert for physical security system testing and acceptance, and assuring operational readiness at project completion.
- Preparation and archiving of project close-out documentation.
- Reporting vendor performance metrics regarding system installation, service delivery, and equipment availability / reliability.


About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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.

Diverse Experiences
AWS 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.

Why AWS?
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Work/Life Balance
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- High School diploma or equivalent
- - 5+ years’ experience in physical security project management.
- - 5+ years' Security Operations experience in technology, manufacturing, or similar industries, to include access control systems, CCTV, and defense in depth strategies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
- Experience working in fast paced environments, and managing workload even during times of stress, or escalated activity
- Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing, planning, and managing time
- - Bachelor's degree in a related field
- - 5+ years of experience working with design, installation, and integration of Access - Control/Intrusion Detection and CCTV Surveillance systems.
- - Ability to write clearly and concisely with short deadlines and quick turnaround times, while still effectively communicating information in a structured analytical way.

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.