Physical Security Architect, DC Security Solutions Engineering

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

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.


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 team to assure security best practices are observed, drafting new systems into the design teams build plans, and coordinating with regional and local physical security leaders to understand the new building and security system designs, adhering to the products on the AWS approved parts list. A successful candidate will be responsible for interpretation of Risk Assessments and Threat Analysis and AWS Physical Security Standards to assure the proper security technologies are selected to meet the unique challenges to be found in a global security program. After a new technology is inducted into the data center physical security plan, this position will be responsible for assuring the new system is incorporated into the larger data center basis of design.

Key job responsibilities
* Design and engineer security systems.
* Using Blue Beam and other drafting technologies to work in collaboration with the design teams to produce designs in Revit/CAD.
* Creation of specifications and scope of work documentation template for local project managers to use for vendor bids.
* Provide technical and design support for local physical security teams.
* Coordinating with all the other disciplines in the design process of a new building (architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, IT…).
* Work regionally but also support the global PSA team to ensure alignment on decisions and standards
* Domestic and international travel for up to a week at a 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
Why AWS
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Diverse Experiences
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Work/Life Balance
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Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

* Physical Security Design experience in corrections, military, government, or museum 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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