Sr. Physical Security Engineer, DCC Communities

Description:

AWS Data Center Engineering team is looking for a highly talented and motivated Physical Security Architect /Engineer to work with on our data center design team, designing the data centers 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 center 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. A successful candidate 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 introduced into the data center physical security standard, this position will be responsible for assuring the new system is incorporated into the larger data center basis of design. This role will also drive global standardization and will work with partner teams to innovate new data center security designs.

Key job responsibilities
• Design and engineer low voltage systems.
• Using Blue Beam, Revit, BIM 360 and other drafting technologies to produce designs in Revit/CAD. This will also include working in collaboration with the relevant design teams.
• Creation of specifications, template drawings and owners requirements documentation to use for vendor bids.
• Provide technical and design support for physical security teams.
• Coordinating with all the other disciplines in the design process of a new building (architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, IT…).
• Supervise and approve all designs deliverables developed by the physical security teams for projects at each milestones of a project. Analyze, accept or reject alternate designs and mitigation measure develop by the local physical security teams when the standard design can’t be applied.
• Act as a subject matter expert to support implementation of new technologies.
• Work globally to support the physical security teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment on decisions and standards
• Domestic and international travel for up to 30%.

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

Sydney, NSW, AUS

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in Architectural, Electrical Engineering, or Physical Security or equivalent experience
• 10+ years’ experience in physical security system design and engineering, 5+ years’ experience with one or more drafting technologies such as, Revit, AutoCad, BlueBeam and others.
• Master’s degree or higher in related field
• Physical Security Design experience in corrections, military, government, or museum environments.
• Experience living abroad, extensive travel, or demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
• Personal network of international security technology professionals
• PSP, CPP, PMP Certification
• CPTED Certification

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
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, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.