Physical Security Architect - Data Center, DC Design Engineering

Physical Security Architect - Data Center, DC Design Engineering

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Design Engineering team is looking for a highly talented and motivated Physical Security Architect (PSA) / Engineer to work with our enterprise data centre design team, designing the data centres of tomorrow to maximize the effectiveness of the physical security program. The duties include extra-low voltage system design and engineering, working with the data centre architectural and engineering teams 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. You 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 centre physical security plan, this position will be responsible for assuring the new system is incorporated into the larger data centre basis of design.

Key job responsibilities

1. Design and engineering of extra low voltage (ELV) security systems using Blue Beam and other drafting technologies to work in collaboration with the design teams to produce designs in Revit/CAD.
2. Creation of specifications and scope of work documentation template for local project managers to use for design vendor bids.
3. Provide technical and design support for local physical security teams. Coordinating security requirements with all the other disciplines during the design process of a new building / campus (architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, IT…).
4. Be the SME of all designs, supervise and approve all design deliverables developed by the 3rd party and in house design services teams at each design milestones of a project. Analyze, accept or reject alternate designs and mitigation measure developed by the local physical security teams when the standard design can’t be applied.
5. Act as a subject matter expert to support implementation of new technologies.
6. Work regionally but also support the global with other PSA teams and with global security stakeholder groups to ensure alignment on decisions and standards.
7. Domestic and international travel up to 25% will be required.

About the team

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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. BA/BS degree in Architectural, Electrical Engineering, or Physical Security or equivalent experience.
2. 5+ years’ experience in physical security system design and engineering of large scale integrated enterprise systems.
3. 5+ years’ experience with one or more drafting technologies such as, AutoCad, BlueBeam and others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s degree or higher in related field. Physical Security Design experience in corrections, military, government, or museum environments.
2. Experience living abroad, extensive travel, or demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.
3. Personal network of international security technology professionals.
4. Experience in Revit / Bim360.
5. PSP, CPP, PMP Certification, CPTED Certification.

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