Role at a glance
- Salary
- $150.2K – $203.3K/yr
- Location
- Herndon, Virginia, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering or project management in Mission Critical facilities
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
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Role Summary
The Physical Security Engineering Manager leads a physical security technology team responsible for systems that protect facilities, assets, and people. The role sets physical security technology strategy and supports access control, surveillance, intrusion detection, and perimeter security across multiple facilities while partnering with other AWS teams.
What You'll Do
- Build, mentor, and manage a team of physical security engineers.
- Define and execute roadmaps for access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and perimeter security systems.
- Provide technical guidance on security system architecture, integration, and deployment across multiple facilities.
- Partner with other AWS teams to integrate physical security technology throughout the organization.
- Evaluate, select, and manage physical security technology vendors and integrators.
- Lead response to physical security incidents and drive continuous improvement in security operations and monitoring.
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View full postingQualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering or project management in Mission Critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation, or oil/gas facilities
Preferred
- Experience in data center or mission critical facility design with basic multidisciplinary knowledge of mission critical systems, design process, pre-construction requirements and the construction process
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Key job responsibilities
Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and manage a team of physical security engineers, fostering their professional growth and technical excellence in security systems
Security Technology Strategy: Define and execute roadmaps for physical security systems including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and perimeter security
System Design & Implementation: Provide technical guidance on security system architecture, integration, and deployment across multiple facilities
Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with other AWS teams to integrate physical security technology throughout the organization
Vendor Management: Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with physical security technology vendors and integrators
Standards & Compliance: Ensure physical security systems comply with relevant regulations, industry standards, and internal policies
Incident Response: Lead response to physical security incidents and drive continuous improvement in security operations and monitoring
Innovation: Stay current with emerging physical security technologies and implement innovative solutions to enhance protection
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering or project management in Mission Critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation, or oil/gas facilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in data center or mission critical facility design with basic multidisciplinary knowledge of mission critical systems, design process, pre-construction requirements and the construction processAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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USA, VA, Herndon - 150,200.00 - 203,300.00 USD annually
About the company
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Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Initially starting as an online bookstore, it has since expanded its offerings to include a vast range of products and services, including electronics, fashion, and digital content. With Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company also provides powerful cloud solutions to businesses around the world. Known for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to operational efficiency, Amazon continues to shape the future of retail and technology, consistently seeking new ways to enhance customer experiences.
Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Initially starting as an online bookstore, it has since expanded its offerings to include a vast range of products and services, including electronics, fashion, and digital content. With Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company also provides powerful cloud solutions to businesses around the world. Known for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to operational efficiency, Amazon continues to shape the future of retail and technology, consistently seeking new ways to enhance customer experiences.