Senior Physical Security Design Engineer

Description

This is an exciting opportunity to leverage cutting-edge cloud computing technologies to help U.S. Government agencies implement innovative solutions and overcome technical challenges. Join a specialized team within AWS focused on delivering services to the U.S. Intelligence Community, where we are building some of the largest and most complex distributed systems globally. We are seeking adaptable individuals who are eager to assist in the implementation and operation of these systems.

AWS Infrastructure Services is responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure, ensuring the cloud remains operational. We support AWS public sector data centers and manage all servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment, ensuring customers can continually access the innovation they rely on. Our team faces highly challenging problems with numerous variables influencing secure facility design, and we are searching for talented people ready to contribute.

As a Senior Physical Security Engineer, you will lead security designs for Amazon Dedicated Cloud (GovCloud) Data Centers (DC) across the Americas Region. You will implement measures to protect high-security, resilient, and cost-effective DC facilities, ensuring compliance with government regulations and security standards such as Intelligence Community Directive 705. Your role will involve integrating perimeter hardening, acoustic security standards, electronic access control systems, UL2050 intrusion detection systems, and electronic emanations security standards into facility designs.

In this position, you will work alongside a dynamic team of architects, engineers, and designers aimed at solving complex problems and redefining industry standards. As a subject matter expert in industrial security design, your insights will significantly influence DC facility design, allowing you to assist in resolving implementation issues and developing security design requirements for both internal and external partners.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the development of physical security designs for Amazon Dedicated Cloud (GovCloud) DC projects, including construction drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with AWS industrial security organizations to create design standards, assess cost, risks, and benefits of designs, and ensure compliance for the intelligence community.
• Stay updated on the latest physical security technologies and best practices relevant to sensitive compartmented information facility designs.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of Physical Security Basis of Design documents, prototypes, and template specifications.
• Draft security design scopes of work for Requests for Proposals.
• Review and guide the work of physical security engineering design consultants.
• Manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.
• Travel for site assessments, design meetings, construction reviews, and interactions with design consultants (anticipated travel not to exceed 25%).

About The Team :

AWS Infrastructure Services handles the design, planning, delivery, and operation of AWS global infrastructure, providing essential support for data centers. Our diverse team, comprising software and hardware engineers, supply chain specialists, and security experts, collaborates to uphold the highest standards of safety and security while maximizing capacity at minimal costs for our customers. We foster an inclusive culture that encourages bold ideas and empowers individuals to take ownership of their work.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Amazon values diverse experiences. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all preferred qualifications. The compensation for this position ranges from $128,600 / year in the lowest geographic market to $212,800 / year in the highest. Pay varies based on market location, experience, and skills. Comprehensive benefits and compensation packages are offered, which can include equity and sign-on bonuses.

This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen, and it will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply through our internal or external career site.

Location for potential work includes :

Seattle, Washington

Herndon, Virginia

Columbus, Ohio

Austin, Texas.