Description
Within AWS Infrastructure Services, the AWS Infrastructure Security – Security Products & Solutions (SPS) team is a global engineering organization responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of physical security products and solutions deployed across all AWS data centers worldwide. Our portfolio spans the full range of physical security technologies deployed across AWS data centers, including video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, media destruction, and more.
We own everything from initial design and engineering through deployment, operational enablement, and eventual decommissioning. Our team develops the standards, SOPs, automation, runbooks, and training that enable operations teams in the field to maintain and scale these systems reliably. We work cross-functionally across AWS organizations to deliver secure, cost-effective, and resilient solutions that meet the evolving needs of the world's largest cloud infrastructure.
We are seeking a Data Center Security Systems Engineer to join our team and contribute across all phases of the security product lifecycle. In this role, you will design, engineer, and integrate complex security systems involving multiple internal and external stakeholders. You will develop technical documentation, define equipment specifications, and create the operational frameworks that enable global deployment and support. You will drive standardization, identify opportunities for innovation, and help shape the next generation of physical security infrastructure at AWS scale.
Our products and solutions support all AWS regions globally. Travel will be necessary but should not exceed 25%, including occasional international travel to support cross-regional initiatives and deployments.
Key job responsibilities
Design and engineer physical security systems for AWS data centers, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related technologies
Develop technical specifications, product requirements, and build plans for security system implementations
Evaluate and recommend solutions that balance security effectiveness, cost, scalability, and operational complexity
Drive complex system integration projects across internal teams and external partners
Collaborate cross-functionally across AWS organizations to integrate security requirements into designs and standards
Contribute to the standardization of security system designs across the global data center portfolio
Develop automation solutions that improve the efficiency and reliability of security system deployment, configuration, and management
Create technical documentation, SOPs, runbooks, and training materials that enable field operations teams to support products throughout the full lifecycle
Ensure compliance with internal security standards, policies, and organizational requirements
Domestic and international travel approximately 10% of the time
Requirements
Basic Qualifications
- 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 including physical security systems or fire alarm systems
- Bachelor's degree in 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
- Experience in physical security systems including detection technologies, automation and integration
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer License
- Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
