Colo Physical Security Engineer Architect , Data Center Engineering, Colocation Regional Engin

Colo Physical Security Engineer [Architect], Data Center Engineering, Colocation Regional Engineering

Job :  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

We deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. As a Colo Physical Security Engineer [Architect], you will lead security designs for Colocation DCs throughout our Americas Region and impact AWS global colo data center security standards. You will provide technical guidance, develop and communicate security design requirements to internal and external project partners, and collaborate with other AWS Security Teams, AWS Management, and Colo Vendor partners to apply physical security throughout AWS.

• Lead designs (construction drawings and specifications) for physical security elements (cameras, access control, intrusion detection, fences, gates, etc.) for Colo DC projects.
• Collaborate with other security organizations within AWS to develop design standards, evaluate cost, risk and benefits of designs, and facilitate design discussions.
• Communicate conceptual designs to internal stakeholders and external stakeholders and consultants.
• Participate in the maintenance of basis of design (BOD) documents, prototype design, and template specifications for Colo physical security elements.
• Create security design scope of work for Colo DC project RFPs.
• Review and direct the work of Colo physical security engineering design consultants.
• Manage multiple fast‑paced projects simultaneously.
• Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related technical field.
• 5+ years of physical security engineering experience in industrial or commercial facilities.
• 2+ years of physical security engineering experience in mission critical facilities including data centers, power generation, or oil and gas generation.
• Experience carrying physical security design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
• Experience working with and managing third‑party vendors and consultants.

• ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification.
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) certification.
• Experience in construction administration and commissioning.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region.

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

Base salary range (example for select locations): up to 160,000 USD annually.

Salary ranges by location:
USA, TX, Dallas – 116,800 to 160,000 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon – 116,800 to 160,000 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle – 116,800 to 160,000 USD annually

Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D), EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs) may also be included in the compensation package.