Amazon

Physical Security Program Manager, Data Center Security - AMER EAST

Amazon$80K — $140K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 5+ years of experience in physical security project management.
  • 5+ years of experience in Security Operations in technology or manufacturing.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and/or physical security design.
  • PSP, CPP, or PMP certification preferred; training in CPTED is a plus.
  • Experience in delivering physical security projects in an enterprise setting.

Responsibilities

  • Manage physical security systems for new construction, expansions, and retrofits.
  • Oversee project lifecycle management, including vendor management and budget compliance.
  • Evaluate emerging physical security technologies for AWS relevance.
  • Act as Subject Matter Expert for leadership on technology and procedure decisions.
  • Balance performance metrics related to vendor service delivery and budget variances.
  • Handle vendor management processes from onboarding to quality assurance.
  • Collaborate globally to support cross-functional initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Paid time off and parental leave.
  • EAP and Mental Health Support available.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts offered.
  • Adoption and Surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
Full Job Description
The AWS Data Center Security team is looking for a creative, innovative, results-oriented program manager in the Chantilly, VA 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
• Program Management for physical security systems related to new construction, expansion, and retrofit projects.
• Review 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 on-boarding, 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- High school diploma, or equivalent

- 5+ years' experience in physical security project management.

- 5+ years' experience in Security Operations experience in technology, manufacturing, or similar industries, to include access control systems, CCTV, and defense in depth strategies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree or above in a related field

- Experience communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences, or experience in similar environments

- Experience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders across the organization to act without having a direct reporting relationship

- Experience in the delivery of physical security projects or programs within an enterprise setting.

- Background in any of the following: Physical Security Design, Security Systems Deployment, Physical Security Operations, Security Architecture, Construction Management

- Proficient in AutoCAD and/or physical security designs.

- PSP, CPP, PMP Certification; Training in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), Certification or experience with Lenel Access Control System.

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, VA, Chantilly - 80,000.00 - 140,000.00 USD annually

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