The Area Security Manager is responsible for implementation of all elements of the Corporate Security program at Amazon Leo locations in their area of responsibility. Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Come join us on this exciting program!
This position supports the Amazon Leo Physical Security Sr. Manager with delivery and oversight of the day-to-day security operations at multiple sites across multiple locations in a highly ambiguous and dynamically fluid environment. The Area Security Manager conducts security assessments, ensures that the corporate sites meet or exceed all requisite security standards, and manages incidents and supports crisis response. The Area Security Manager provides security consultancy to local business leadership, develops plans to mitigate gaps in security controls, and manages the guarding and access control programs.
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.
Key job responsibilities
• Deliver best-in-class security services focused on enhancing the safety and security of all Amazon employees, contractors, and visitors
• Manage day-to-day security operations for a diverse portfolio of sites and customers with unique requirements in an ambiguous environment
• Be the trusted security advisor and subject matter expert for all levels of Amazon and Amazon Leo employees in the assigned area of responsibility, through high-quality communication and excellent briefing skills
• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of physical security, including security design reviews, post-occupancy projects, logistics processes, standards, and procedures
• Coordinate facility security incident response and reporting
• Proactively audit and identify security gaps at Amazon Leo locations while managing audit action items to close
• Monitor external threat environments and take measures to minimize security risk to the business
• Successfully align ACS metrics, goals, and strategic direction to support the overall team and organizational mission
• Earn trust through key customer and stakeholder engagements, and liaison with external partners
• Work cross functionally with peers in partner security, compliance, EHS, and Leo business teams to establish scalable physical security standards that meet the businesses' needs
• Understand US Government regulatory requirements for physical security assurance and export compliance
A day in the life
• Oversee guarding operations and hold guarding vendors accountable for the quality-of-service delivery, identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies
• Build relationships with internal and external security, law enforcement, and Amazon Leo partners
• Conduct risk assessments and develop plans to close potential gaps in security controls
• Conduct site security assessments, identify trends in findings, and implement measures to address systemic issues
• Plan and lead drills, tabletop exercises, and other security readiness activities across sites
• Conduct initial incident investigations, triage incidents and collaborate with specialist security teams to support the customer
• Conduct customer outreach and support organizational safety and security initiatives
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of program management, project management or product management experience
- Experience working in a data center or mission critical facility (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.), or experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Bachelor's degree or above in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, International Security, Business Management or related fields
- Travel up to 50% of the time
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in security operations, risk management, and incident response
- Experience in security management in a multi-location global corporate environment
- Experience creating reports, interpreting metrics and driving overall insights or analysis
- Experience with Lenel or other alarm access control systems
- Experience working in the aerospace industry
- CPP, PSP, CISM or similar certification preferred
- Active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
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