Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Physical Security Engineer to join its data center design team. Position is available for any of the following locations: • Seattle, Washington • Herndon, Virginia • Columbus, Ohio • Austin, Texas As a Physical Security Engineer at AWS, you will lead security designs for Amazon Data Centers (DC) throughout our Americas Region. Physical Security Engineers at AWS work to design safe, secure, resilient, cost-effective Data Center (DC) facilities. As a Physical Security Engineer at AWS, you will lead security designs for DCs in our Americas Region and impact AWS global DC security standards. You will be part of a highly creative and efficient design team comprised of Architects, Engineers, and Designers tasked with solving problems and challenging the status quo. As a subject matter expert, you will provide technical guidance, have a direct impact on the design of DC facilities, solve large-scale implementation issues, and be responsible for developing and communicating security design requirements to internal and external project partners. As a Physical Security Engineer, you will work directly with other AWS Security Teams, AWS Management, and partners to collaborate in the real-world application of Physical Security throughout AWS. You will review and be very knowledgeable of new technologies and security measures for possible application to the existing suite of security processes and measures in order to enhance the security posture across AWS. You should have a working knowledge of physical security principles and how that relates to practical application and real-world implementation of processes and measures, as well as working knowledge of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED). Key job responsibilities • Lead designs (construction drawings and specifications) for physical security elements (cameras, access control, intrusion detection, fences, gates, etc.) for 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 consultants. • Participate in maintenance Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for physical security elements. • Create security design scope of work for design RFPs. • Review and direct the work of 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%. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience - 4+ years of commissioning experience - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field - Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel - Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities - Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities - Experience in commissioning PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Professional Engineer License - Experience with building codes and regulations for your region - Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production - Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents 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. USA, OH, COLUMBUS - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually USA, TX, Austin - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually