Security Program Manager, AWS DC Security

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.

AWS DC Security is looking for a Security Program Manager (SPM) to join our team. This is a partially hands-on role responsible for physical security hardware across data centers and support facilities in the Thames Valley region — from design and installation through to maintenance and compliance.

The Role:

You will be an individual contributor on a team of three SPMs, working directly with Data Center Security Managers (DCSMs), Data Center Operations teams, and internal and external stakeholders. You will oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of physical security systems including Access Control, Intrusion Detection, CCTV, and Passive and Active Barriers. This covers new data centers, expansions, support facilities, and special security programs — all consistent with AWS security standards.

You will work with limited guidance. You will lead projects, develop solutions, author security design documentation and contracts, and manage vendor relationships to ensure industry-leading systems are deployed and maintained. Who you are:

You have a deep understanding of electronic and physical security systems. You use that expertise to make the right decisions for security projects and site sustainment. You tackle complex security problems and compliance requirements — clearing blockers and escalating when needed. You are comfortable identifying risks, asking the right questions to the right teams, and recommending solutions that balance security requirements against operational constraints.

You communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences, written and verbal, and you drive discussions to decisions. Key job responsibilities
- Manage the physical security design and system installation lifecycle for new facilities, expansions, and special projects.

- Provide project management including bid packages, specifications, drawings, code compliance, budget, vendor management, change orders, and close-out documentation.

- Coordinate fault tickets and maintenance tasks with a team of vendor engineers, ensuring security devices are properly maintained.

- Own and track high value security project budgets. Manage spend, budget variance, and cost reduction targets.

- Lead system testing, acceptance, sign-off, and operational readiness validation for high-security facilities, in conjunction with other AWS teams.

- Report performance metrics including vendor service delivery, costs, fault repair rates, and security program analysis.

- Collaborate across teams to drive global, regional, and local security initiatives. Provide physical security analysis and recommend program enhancements. This role involves approximately 50% daytime travel within the Thames Valley region.

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