Security Program Manager, DC Security

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.

• 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.
• Secure the compliance of physical security project standards, project Scopes of Work, budgets and timelines.
• Design, develop, and implement solutions for system installations, upgrades, repairs and change‑outs.
• Support security system equipment commissioning.
• Complete the final Test and Acceptance of security systems.
• Build and deploy training programs for all users of physical security systems.

• 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.

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.

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