Security Program Manager, Infrastructure Physical Security, AWS

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Center Operations Security Team is seeking a highly talented and motivated physical Security Program Manager (SPM) to join our team.

At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.

The position is responsible for the design, installation and integration of security systems equipment including, but not limited to, Access Control, Intrusion Detection and CCTV Surveillance systems.

The ideal candidate for the role will be willing and able to work in all related disciplines, at all levels; from technology research to system design and layout, oversight of construction and implementation, as well as maintenance and upgrades over the life of the system. You will have an in-depth knowledge of security technology, be innovative, highly organized, and will have demonstrated the ability to deliver results on time and within budget.

The SPM is a key member of the EMEA Security team and reports to the Multi-Cluster Security Program Manager. The SPM supervises the compliance of physical security standards, manages Physical Security Projects, serves on cross functional teams and is considered one of the Subject Matter Experts in all facets of Physical Security.

The SPM's ultimate success will be measured by how they assist with the development, implementation and commissioning of standardized security infrastructure systems for the AWS region. This is measured by agreed upon objectives and metrics related to key areas such as the level and quality of customer service provided, access control effectiveness, and the protection of our customers data, employees and visitors.

The position is responsible for observing Physical Security Standards and Programs that support the goals of the Global Physical Security Team while enabling the local site managers to draw related services from the team, in a self-service manner.

This includes:

- Provide technical leadership for large-scale security engineering projects, coordinate security system design specifications and change management between internal teams and external vendors.
- Excellent project management skills are required with ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have experience in prioritizing tasks effectively and working seamlessly across organizational boundaries.
- Securing the compliance of physical security project standards, project Scopes of Work, budgets and timelines.
- Designs, develops, and implements solutions for system installations, upgrades, repairs and change outs.
- Support security system equipment commissioning.
- Completing the final Test and Acceptance of security systems.
- Build and deploy training programs for all users of physical security systems.

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
- Designing, developing, and implementing solutions for system installations, upgrades, repairs and change-outs.
- Ensuring compliance with physical security project standards, project Scopes of Work, budgets and timelines.
- Managing the installation, operation and maintenance of regional and/or global physical security systems, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective prioritization of tasks and seamless operation across organizational boundaries.
- Supporting security system equipment commissioning.
- Completing final Test and Acceptance of security systems.
- Execution and coordination of preventative maintenance and repairs to security system equipment.
- Building and deploying training programs for all users of physical security systems.


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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- CPP, PSP , PMP or CISSP Certification
- Certification in LenelS2 Access Control Systems.
- Extensive experience in corporate security and workplace safety

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