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Sr. Physical Security Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
Sr. Physical Security Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering-August 2024
Seattle
Aug 25, 2025
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About Sr. Physical Security Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

  Description

  Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Sr. Physical Security Engineer to join its data center design team. Position is available for any of the following locations:

  • Seattle, Washington

  • Herndon, Virginia

  • Columbus, Ohio

  • Austin, Texas

  As a Sr. Physical Security Engineer at AWS, you will lead security designs for Amazon Data Centers (DC) throughout our Americas Region. Physical Security Engineers at AWS work to design safe, secure, resilient, cost effective Data Center (DC) facilities. As a Physical Security Engineer at AWS, you will lead security designs for DCs in our Americas Region and impact AWS global DC security standards. You will be part of a highly creative and efficient design team comprised of Architects, Engineers, and Designers tasked with solving problems and challenging the status quo. As a 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 Sr. Physical Security Engineer, you will work directly with other AWS Security Teams, AWS Management, and partners to collaborate in the real-world application of Physical Security throughout AWS. You will review and be very knowledgeable of new and cutting-edge technologies and security measures for possible application to the existing suite of security processes and measures in order to enhance the security posture across AWS. You should have a working knowledge of physical security principles and how that relates to practical application and real-world implementation of processes and measures, as well as working knowledge of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED).

  Key job responsibilities

  • Lead designs (construction drawings and specifications) for physical security elements (cameras, access control, intrusion detection, fences, gates, etc.) for DC projects.

  • Collaborate with other security organizations within AWS to develop design standards, evaluate cost, risk and benefits of designs and facilitate design discussions.

  • Communicate conceptual designs to internal stakeholders and external consultants.

  • Participate in maintenance Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for physical security elements.

  • Create security design scope of work for design RFPs.

  • Review and direct the work of physical security engineering design consultants.

  • Manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.

  • Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%.

  We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

  Austin, TX, USA | Columbus, OH, USA | Herndon, VA, USA | Johnstown, OH, USA | Seattle, WA, USA

  Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field or equivalent additional experience

  • 10+ years of physical security design experience

  • 3+ years of physical security design experience in data center or similar mission critical projects

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional engineering license

  • Physical Security Professional Certification (PSP) certification

  • Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) certification

  • Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite

  • Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards including IBC, IFC

  • Vendor and consultant management skills

  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to travel internationally

  • Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role

  • Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role

  Why AWS?

  About AWS

  Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud

  platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers

  from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and

  services to power their businesses.

  Inclusive Team Culture

  Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster

  a culture of inclusion that empower us to celebrate our differences. Ongoing events and learning

  experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender

  diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

  Mentorship & Career Growth

  We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer.

  That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing

  resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

  Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

  Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,300/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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