Sr. Physical Security Engineer (GovCloud), Data Center ...

DescriptionSr. Physical Security Engineer (GovCloud), Data Center Design Engineering This is an exciting opportunity to use the latest cloud computing technologies to help U.S. Government agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems. AWS established a specialized group of service teams responsible for the work we are doing with the U.S. Intelligence Community. We are building some of the largest and most complex distributed systems in the world, and we need adaptable people to help us implement and operate them. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, weu2019re the people who keep the cloud running. We support AWS public sector 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 secure facility design u2014 and weu2019re looking for talented people who want to help. Youu2019ll join a diverse team of design engineers across multiple disciplines and industrial security experts. Youu2019ll 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 youu2019ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen. Upon application you will be asked qualifying questions that will be used to determine your qualifications for this role. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Physical Security Engineer to join its data center design team. Position is available for any of the following locations: u2022 Seattle, Washington u2022 Herndon, Virginia u2022 Columbus, Ohio u2022 Austin, Texas As a Senior Physical Security Engineer at AWS, you will lead security designs for Amazon Dedicated Cloud (GovCloud) Data Centers (DC) throughout our Americas Region. Senior Physical Security Engineers at AWS work to design and implement security measures to protect high security, , resilient, cost-effective Data Center (DC) facilities. You will lead security designs to meet our intelligence customer base and AWS global DC physical security standards to ensure compliance with government regulations and security standards (e.g., Intelligence Community Directive 705). You will ensure perimeter hardening measures, acoustic security standards, electronic access control systems, UL2050 intrusion detection systems, and electronic emanations security standards are included in facility designs. You will lead a highly creative and efficient design team comprised of Architects, Engineers, and Designers tasked with solving problems and challenging the status quo. As an industrial security design subject matter expert, you will provide technical guidance, have a direct impact on the design of DC facilities, solve large-scale implementation issues, and be responsible for developing and communicating security design requirements to internal and external project partners. As a Senior Physical Security Engineer, you will work directly with other AWS Industrial Security Teams, AWS Security Operations Teams, and other partners to collaborate in the real-world application of physical security principles throughout AWS. You will review and be very knowledgeable of new technologies and industrial security measures for possible application to the existing facility designs in order to enhance the security posture across AWS. You should have a working knowledge of sensitive compartmented information physical security principles detailed in Intelligence Community Directive 705 and how they relate to practical application and real-world implementation of processes and measures. Experience with United Laboratories (UL) 2050 compliant security systems, emanation (TEMPEST) security, and a working knowledge of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) are desired. Key job responsibilities u2022 Lead physical security designs (construction drawings and specifications) and architecture elements (cameras, access control, intrusion detection, fences, gates, etc.) for Amazon Dedicated Cloud (GovCloud) DC projects. u2022 Collaborate with other industrial security organizations within AWS to develop design standards, evaluate cost, risk and benefits of designs and facilitate intelligence community compliant designs. u2022 Remain current on the latest physical security technologies and best practices used in sensitive compartmented information facility designs. u2022 inlead the creation and maintenance of a Physical Security Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for physical security elements. u2022 Create security design scope of work for design Requests For Proposals. u2022 Review and direct the work of physical security engineering design consultants. u2022 Manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously. u2022 Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%. About the team AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, weu2019re 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 u2014 and weu2019re looking for talented people who want to help. Youu2019ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. Youu2019ll 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 youu2019ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worldu2019s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating u2014 thatu2019s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnu2019t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donu2019t let it stop you from applying. 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. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, thereu2019s nothing we canu2019t achieve in the cloud. Here at AWS, itu2019s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower 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. Weu2019re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthu2019s Best Employer. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Basic Qualifications- Bacheloru2019s degree in relevant engineering field or equivalent additional experience - 10+ years of physical security design experience in a regulated industry - 3+ years of physical security design experience in data center or similar mission critical projects - 5+ years of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) physical security design experiencePreferred Qualifications- Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 certification - Physical Security Professional Certification (PSP) certification - Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) certification - Vendor and consultant management skills - Meets/exceeds Amazonu2019s leadership principles requirements for this role - Meets/exceeds Amazonu2019s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Created: 2025-12-04