ADC Security Program Manager, Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security Program Management Team

ADC Security Program Manager, Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security Program Management Team Job ID: | Amazon Data Services, Inc. Amazon Web Services (AWS) Infrastructure Physical Security is seeking a highly talented and motivated Security Program Manager to join our team. AWS is the leading cloud provider, providing virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services to customers all over the world to include the international public sector community. The role is responsible for overseeing physical security design and the installation of security features and systems including access control, intrusion detection, camera surveillance, passive and active barriers, and other security features and capabilities consistent with AWS security standards and public sector contract requirements. This role will perform security program management in support of new data centers, a logistics warehouse, data center expansions, and special security programs and projects. You will be an individual contributor and will work directly with the Cluster Security Managers (CSMs), the Data Center Engineering Operations Team, and other customers, both internal and external, to integrate business and operations requirements into long‑term physical security design and implementation. You will work with limited guidance to support the design and deployment of physical security packages and security program enhancements for AWS data centers and supporting facilities. Additionally, you will work across multiple teams and serve as the subject matter expert to author security design, security installation and sustainment contracts, and other security documents for submittal to the public sector customer. You will lead projects and develop short‑term solutions in the physical security program. You may influence and manage vendor contracts to ensure industry leading systems are deployed and sustained. The ideal candidate for the role will be willing and able to work autonomously with minimal guidance or supervision, build relationships across peer teams, stakeholders, and partner organizations at all levels, and be able to influence cooperation without authority in order to achieve program and project progress and completion. You will have an in‑depth knowledge of electronic security and physical security system capabilities and leverage that expertise to make the right decisions for physical security projects, site sustainment and deliver results on time and on budget. You are able to solve ambiguous problems, proactively identify existing or imminent security vulnerabilities, and apply mitigation strategies to reduce overall risk. You may be asked to use your knowledge to assess processes, program plans, and operations requirements to find security solutions or enhancements for routine and unique security requirements. Additionally, the candidate will work across multiple teams within an Amazon Security organization to influence external customers, system owners, and business leaders. The candidate will effectively communicate with stakeholder audiences in a single domain and actively participate in meetings both internally and with the customer to drive business and technical discussions and decisions. This candidate will support their Manager in AWS external engagements with the customer to coordinate physical security approvals. The role will involve 25% daytime travel within the Aurora, Colorado area for project management, site walks and hand‑off of completed projects to local security operations teams. This position requires the candidate to be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance with a polygraph. Obtaining the required security clearance is a condition to maintain employment for this position. Key job responsibilities Participate in physical security design and system installation for new data centers, data center expansions and special projects. Provide physical security project lifecycle management including bid packages, specifications, drawings, code compliance, vendor management, budget, change orders, and close‑out documentation. Manage vendor onboarding, Request For Proposal / Request For Quote bidding, contracting, contract execution, QA/QC, and support processes. Effectively and accurately manage multi‑million dollar security project budgets. Own and track the finance and budgeting process for security programs and projects. Lead physical security team acceptance, sign‑off, and operational readiness validation for high security facilities in conjunction with other AWS teams. Report performance metrics such as physical security system installation vendor service delivery performance, actual spend vs. budget variance, cost reduction goal attainment, post‑installation defect rates, physical security program analysis, etc. Collaborate across teams to drive global, regional, and local security initiatives. Support Cluster Security Managers by providing physical security analysis and recommending program enhancements to maximize security of assigned locations. Frequent local travel to AWS facilities within a 10‑mile radius throughout the San Antonio, Texas area. Occasional travel across the United States. Basic Qualifications Associate's degree, or CISSP, CISA, CISM or other security certification. 2+ years of program or project management experience. Knowledge of MS Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project, and software for technical document writing such as Visio, Word, or PowerPoint. 5+ years working with physical security design and/or implementation of electronic security systems such as Access Control System, Intrusion Detection System, and CCTV Surveillance systems. Familiarity with security in depth strategies. 2+ years working in a regulated industry (Government, banking, health care) where facility physical security requirements were audited and inspected. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents. Experience with any combination of the following: application security frameworks, identity and access controls, incident response, mobile security, cloud computing and security, AI security, threat intelligence, and penetration testing. PMP certification, or SCRUM/Agile, SAFe certification. 1+ years of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) experience, or US government security clearance of top secret or above. Certification with either CPTED or PSP. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $91,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $196,300/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. #J-18808-Ljbffr