Security Program Manager, Non-Traditional Environment; NTE Security

Position: Security Program Manager, Non-Traditional Environment (NTE) Security
Amazon Web Services (AWS) serves customers and developers who rely on storage, compute, and our other service capabilities. Our customers trust us to handle their data with air-tight security measures, which is something that we guarantee.

AWS Infrastructure Operations Security Americas is seeking a highly talented and motivated Security Program Manager to join our team. The role is responsible for the design and installation of physical security systems including Access Control/Intrusion Detection and CCTV Surveillance systems.

You will also be responsible for the continuous review of existing standards and to stay abreast of new technology developments that will enhance the physical security footing of AWS data centers and collocations. You will work directly with the Cluster Security Managers (CSM’s), the Operations Team and internal customers to translate their requirements into physical security system design and implementation. Your work will include supporting the construction and deployment of physical security packages for all AWS data centers and collocations in your assigned region.

You will also manage contractors and vendors to ensure that all security standards are met during the construction phase of the facilities.

The ideal candidate for the role will be willing and able to work in all disciplines, at all levels; from system design and layout, construction and implementation and oversee system maintenance and upgrades over the life of the project. You will have an in depth knowledge of security technology, be innovative, highly organized and know how to deliver results on time and on budget.

The role will involve international travel and the ability to work autonomously is essential. The successful candidate will be able to travel through the Americas region.

Key job responsibilities
- Design of a physical security systems for new data centers and data center expansions.
- Preparation of physical security system design documentation and bills of material for the purposes of bidding by approved vendors including review and quality assurance of vendor bids. Conduct vendor negotiations to achieve cost reduction, schedule improvement, and other assigned objectives.
- Submission of complete and accurate vendor bid packages to the Infrastructure Build Project Managers for funding approval.
- Project management of physical security system hardware installation including access control devices, intrusion detection devices, and other components of data center physical security systems.
- Project management of security system installation vendors and contractors.
- Representative for physical security system acceptance, sign-off, and operational readiness validation in conjunction with the Infrastructure Operations Management and AWS Security.
- Completion, Indexing and archiving of project close-out documentation.
- Reporting 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, etc.
- This role also includes international travel throughout the Americas, travel up to 50%.

About the team
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…