Regional Security Manager - North America, Amazon LEO Ground Infrastructure

About the role

The GIS Physical Security team is responsible for protecting people, assets, and critical services at ground terminal sites across the globe. They leverage security technologies, comprehensive risk management programs, and robust operational procedures to safeguard an expanding network of global sites to enable next-generation satellite communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day security operations for assigned sites within the North America and support South America region, maintaining high standards for the physical security of Amazon LEO infrastructure and ensuring compliance with security protocols.
• Provide security guidance to internal Amazon LEO customers on security-related issues, focusing on enhancing the safety of personnel and the security of ground stations within assigned areas.
• Work effectively with site leadership, Amazon LEO GIS teams, and peers within Amazon's security organizations to implement security strategies and operational improvements.
• Support the integration of security risk management principles into Amazon LEO GIS operations, helping to identify and mitigate security risks at assigned sites.
• Manage vendor-provided guarding services within assigned areas, ensuring security contractors deliver quality services and meet performance standards.
• Support crisis response, threat management, and emergency operations for physical security incidents at assigned sites, coordinating with regional security leadership and Amazon Security teams.
• Support security programs and projects within assigned areas, contributing to the implementation of security improvements and operational efficiencies.

Requirements

• Experience working on physical security design and implementation of Access Control/Intrusion Detection and CCTV Surveillance systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security, Law Enforcement, Business Management, Accounting or related fields.
• 7+ years of experience in physical security management, law enforcement, or military service with direct application to global security operations, including risk assessment and management, incident response, investigations, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in security program and project management, including strategy development, scoping, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, vendor management, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment across multiple geographies.
• Experience leading security risk assessments across multi-site, global operations — including threat analysis, vulnerability identification, risk prioritization, and implementation of mitigating controls.
• Experience developing security strategies that influence organizational priorities, resource allocation, and long-term investment decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in physical security management, law enforcement, or military service with direct application to global security operations, including risk assessment and management, incident response, investigations, and regulated infrastructure environments.
• Professional security certifications (ASIS CPP, PSP, or equivalent).

Skills

• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of security policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.

Pay

Base salary range for this position is $119,300.00 - $208,900.00 USD annually.

Schedule

Travel 25% or more.