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

• Knowledge of mechanical or electrical systems design
• 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

Qualifications

• ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) certification

Skills

• Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region

Benefits

Work/Life Balance: We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture.

Inclusive Team Culture: Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth: We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Pay

Salary range based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time