Physical Security Architect, DC Security Solutions Engineering

Job ID: 2681144 | Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd

Security Solutions Engineering team is looking for a highly talented and motivated Physical Security Architect /Engineer to work with our enterprise data center design team, designing the data center's of tomorrow to maximize the effectiveness of the physical security program. The duties include security system design and engineering, working with the data center architectural and engineering teams to assure security best practices are observed, drafting new systems into the design teams build plans and specifications, and coordinating with regional and local physical security leaders to understand the new building and security system designs. A successful candidate will be responsible for managing security scope in global design templates and basis of design programs, evaluating and incorporating of changes through standardized change management programs, and evaluation of new technologies as a subject matter expert in physical security design.

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Key job responsibilities
• Design and engineer security systems for data center basis of design (BOD) projects including electronic systems, site and building elements, ensuring compliance to standards by managing the creation of owners requirements, drawings and specifications
• Supervising and approving all designs deliverables developed by the architect/engineer of record and for BOD projects at each milestones of a project
• Coordinating with all the other disciplines in the design process (architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, telecom, structural, etc.)
• Using Blue Beam and other drafting technologies to work in collaboration with the design teams to produce designs in Revit/CAD. Managing scope with internal design teams for modeling and drafting
• Creating specialty templates for unique workflows within global programs
• Collaborating with security teams as a subject matter expert for optimization of security technologies, practices, and application across organizations.
• Providing technical and design support for physical security project teams
• Evaluating, coordinating, and driving BOD change management issues to resolution for consideration in BOD standards.
• Act as a subject matter expert to support implementation of new technologies
• Work regionally but also support global security teams to ensure alignment on decisions and standards
• Domestic and international travel approximately 25% of the time

A day in the life
You collaborate with your team to deliver projects. You identify and communicate issues associated with the design, development, and modification of data center technologies and their implementation. You seek to learn the business context and the technologies that make up our global infrastructure architecture. You work effectively with peer engineers and internal partners to understand their needs and identify any opportunities/problems arising from technical decisions. You invent, refine, and develop solutions to ensure they are meeting business needs and team goals. You are a passionate advocate for your customer.

About the team
The Security Solutions team provides engineering expertise and design support for security devices and solutions in data centers globally. We own and support security products throughout their lifecycle. Our scope also includes emergent global scale remediation strategic efforts that impact Data Center Security and introducing and driving business improvement initiatives increasing visibility and enabling data driven decision making.

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You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

• BA/BS degree in Engineering, or Physical Security or equivalent experience
• 10+ years’ experience in physical security system design and engineering, 5+ years’ experience with one or more drafting technologies such as, REVIT, AutoCad, BlueBeam and others

• Master’s degree or higher in related field
• Physical Security Design experience in corrections, military, government, or large corporate environments
• Experience living abroad, extensive travel, or demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
• Personal network of international security technology professionals
• PSP, CPP, PMP Certification, CPTED Certification

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