Security Program Manager, Security Program Manager

Security Program Manager, Security Program Manager
Job  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider of virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services all over the world. Our customers trust us to handle their data with air‑tight security measures, which is something that we guarantee.

The AWS Data Center Security team is looking for a creative, innovative, results‑oriented program manager in the Northern Virginia/Greater Washington D.C. area to lead security and security‑systems projects and programs in the data center environment. The ideal candidate will be able to contribute to a collaborative and productive environment with a strong service‑oriented culture among multiple diverse and highly skilled teams of project and program managers.

These teams are responsible for the design, installation, and evolution of physical security systems and programs to include intrusion detection, access control/management, CCTV, screening, emergency response, etc.

A successful candidate will have the ability to manage difficult and interdependent projects with a regional impact. You will be responsible for enabling the interpretation of Threat Assessments and AWS Physical Security Standards to assure the proper security mitigations are selected and implemented to meet the unique challenges in each area. You will be responsible for collaborating cross‑functionally to assure each data center meets the high standards AWS sets for physical security.

You must also ensure local security teams have the technical knowledge and resources necessary to meet the ongoing physical security mission.

Key Job Responsibilities

Project Management for physical security systems related to new construction, expansion, and retrofit projects.

Preparation of physical security project lifecycle management including bid packages, specifications, drawings, code compliance, vendor management, budget, change orders, and close‑out documentation.

Contemporary knowledge of emerging physical security technologies to assess their applicability within the AWS physical security program.

Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for leadership to make strategic decisions regarding technology and procedure.

Balance performance metrics such as physical security system installation vendor service delivery performance, actual spend vs. budget variance, cost reduction goal attainment, post‑installation defect rates, physical security program analysis, etc.

Manage vendors for the onboarding, RFQ, bid, contract, QA/QC, and support processes.

Effectively and accurately manage multi‑million dollar budgets for infrastructure projects and initiatives.

Collaborate across teams and provide support for global initiatives.

About the Team
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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 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.

Amazon 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.

Basic Qualifications

Experience acting as a Program Security Officer, Security Specialist, or…