Sr. Physical Security Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

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Description For Sr. Physical Security Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Senior Physical Security Engineer to join their data center design team, playing a crucial role in maintaining the security of AWS's global infrastructure. This position offers an opportunity to work with the world's leading cloud platform provider, designing and implementing physical security measures for data centers across the Americas Region.

As a Sr. Physical Security Engineer, you'll be part of a diverse team responsible for the design, planning, and security of AWS data centers. You'll work directly with other AWS Security Teams and management to implement real-world security solutions. The role requires expertise in physical security design, including cameras, access control, intrusion detection, fences, and gates.

The position offers significant growth opportunities within AWS's innovative environment. You'll collaborate with architects, engineers, and designers to solve complex security challenges and influence global DC security standards. The role involves leading security designs, developing standards, and managing relationships with internal stakeholders and external consultants.

AWS values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive workplace culture with employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. The company emphasizes work-life harmony and provides comprehensive benefits. You'll have access to mentorship opportunities and resources for career development.

Key responsibilities include leading physical security designs for data center projects, collaborating on security standards development, managing consultant relationships, and traveling up to 25% for site assessments and meetings. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of physical security design experience, with at least 3 years focused on data centers or similar mission-critical projects.

This role offers the chance to impact AWS's global security infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technology and industry experts. You'll be part of a team that keeps the cloud running safely and securely, supporting AWS's mission to be the most comprehensive and trusted cloud platform in the world.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Physical Security Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

  • Lead designs for physical security elements for data center projects
  • Collaborate with other security organizations to develop design standards
  • Communicate conceptual designs to internal stakeholders and external consultants
  • Participate in maintenance Basis of Design and prototype design
  • 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 and meetings (up to 25%)

Requirements For Sr. Physical Security Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field or equivalent additional experience
  • 10+ years of physical security design experience
  • 3+ years of physical security design experience in data center or similar mission critical projects
  • Working knowledge of physical security principles
  • Working knowledge of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)

Benefits For Sr. Physical Security Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Work-life harmony
  • Flexible working culture
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Career development resources
  • Inclusive workplace culture
  • Knowledge-sharing environment

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