Regional Security Manager - North America, LEO Ground Infrastructure

Regional Security Manager - North America, Amazon LEO Ground Infrastructure

Amazon’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is a new kind of internet, built to reach more places and make connecting simple for everyone. Using innovative satellite and antenna technology, Amazon LEO delivers fast, reliable connections to more people and organizations. It is engineered for high performance and backed by Amazon with all the convenience, value, and customer experience you expect.

To support Amazon LEO, the Ground Infrastructure Services (GIS) Physical Security team is seeking a Regional Security Manager for the North America region. The GIS Physical Security team protects people, assets, and critical services at ground terminal sites worldwide, leveraging security technologies, risk management programs, and robust operational procedures.

As a Regional Security Manager, you will manage day-to-day security operations across North America and support South America sites. You will advise internal customers on security risks and mitigations, support construction design, manage vendors, coordinate incident response, manage physical security systems, and maintain global awareness to protect Amazon LEO ground infrastructure and personnel. This role requires effective collaboration with GIS teams, cross‑functional stakeholders, and security partners to deliver high‑impact security initiatives.

• Manage day‑to‑day security operations for assigned sites within North America and support South America region, maintaining high standards for the physical security of Amazon LEO infrastructure and ensuring compliance with security protocols.
• Provide security guidance to internal Amazon LEO customers on security‑related issues, focusing on enhancing the safety of personnel and the security of ground stations within assigned areas.
• Work effectively with site leadership, Amazon LEO GIS teams, and peers within Amazon’s security organizations to implement security strategies and operational improvements.
• Support the integration of security risk management principles into Amazon LEO GIS operations, helping to identify and mitigate security risks at assigned sites.
• Manage vendor‑provided guarding services within assigned areas, ensuring security contractors deliver quality services and meet performance standards.
• Support crisis response, threat management, and emergency operations for physical security incidents at assigned sites, coordinating with regional security leadership and Amazon Security teams.
• Support security programs and projects within assigned areas, contributing to the implementation of security improvements and operational efficiencies.

• Experience working on physical security design and implementation of Access Control/Intrusion Detection and CCTV Surveillance systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security, Law Enforcement, Business Management, Accounting or related fields.
• 7+ years of experience in physical security management, law enforcement, or military service with direct application to global security operations, including risk assessment, incident response, investigations, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in security program and project management, including strategy development, scoping, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, vendor management, and cross‑functional stakeholder alignment across multiple geographies.
• Experience leading security risk assessments across multi‑site, global operations — including threat analysis, vulnerability identification, risk prioritization, and implementation of mitigating controls.
• Experience developing security strategies that influence organizational priorities, resource allocation, and long‑term investment decisions.
• Professional security certifications (ASIS CPP, PSP, or equivalent).
• Travel 25% or more.

The base salary range for this position is  –  USD annually. Your Amazon package includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional Supplemental life plans), EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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Location:

Bellevue, WA, USA.