Colo Physical Security Engineer [Architect], Data Center Engineering, Colocation Regional Engineering

About the role

Colo Physical Security Engineers [Architects] at AWS work with our Colocation Vendor partners to design safe, secure, resilient, cost-effective Data Center (DC) facilities. As a Colo Physical Security Engineer [Architect], you will lead security designs for Colocation DCs throughout our Americas Region and impact AWS global colo data center security standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead designs (construction drawings and specifications) for physical security elements (cameras, access control, intrusion detection, fences, gates, etc.) for Colo 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 stakeholders and consultants.
• Create security design scope of work for Colo DC project RFPs.
• Review and direct the work of Colo 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.

Requirements

Key job responsibilities as outlined above.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related technical field
• 5+ years of physical security engineering experience in industrial or commercial facilities
• 2+ years of physical security engineering experience in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation, or oil and gas generation
• Experience carrying physical security design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
• Experience working with and managing third party vendors and consultants

Preferred Qualifications

• ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) certification
• Experience in construction administration and commissioning
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region

Benefits

Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.