Colo Physical Security Architect

About the role

As a Colo Physical Security Architect at AWS, you will lead security designs for Colocation data center facilities throughout the ANZ Region and impact AWS global colo data center 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 Colo data center facilities, solve large-scale implementation issues, and be responsible for developing and communicating security design requirements to internal and external project partners. You will work directly with other AWS Security Teams, AWS Management, and Colo Vendor partners to collaborate in the real-world application of Physical Security throughout AWS.

Key responsibilities

• Lead designs (construction drawings and specifications) for physical security elements (cameras, access control, intrusion detection, fences, gates, etc.) for Colo 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 stakeholders and consultants.
• Participate in the maintenance of basis of design (BOD) documents, prototype design, and template specifications for Colo physical security elements.
• Create security design scope of work for Colo DC project RFPs.
• Review and direct the work of Colo 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%.

About you

• 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
• 4+ years of commissioning experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
• Working knowledge of physical security principles and practical application and real-world implementation of processes and measures
• Working knowledge of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)
• Professional Engineer License (preferred)
• Experience with building codes and regulations for your region (preferred)
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents (preferred)
• ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification (preferred)

About us

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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. 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.

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance: We value work-life harmony and strive for flexibility as part of our working culture.
• Inclusive Team Culture: Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences.
• Mentorship and Career Growth: Endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.