Physical Security Professional Jobs in Renton, WA

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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 throughout 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 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 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 the maintenance of basis of design (BOD) documents, prototype design, and template specifications for physical security elements.
Create security design scope of work for DC project 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 20%.
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