Security Systems Manager, AWS Infrastructure Security Product & Solutions, Security Products and Solutions

We are seeking an experienced Physical Security Engineering Manager to lead our physical security technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for building and managing a high-performing team of hardware engineers who design, implement, and maintain physical security systems that protect our facilities, assets, and people. You will drive physical security technology strategy, oversee access control and surveillance systems, and ensure our physical security infrastructure meets the highest standards of reliability and effectiveness.

Key job responsibilities
Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and manage a team of security focused hardware engineers, fostering their professional growth and technical excellence in security systems

Security Technology Strategy: Define and execute roadmaps for physical security systems including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and perimeter security

System Design & Implementation: Provide technical guidance on security system architecture, integration, and deployment across multiple facilities

Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with other AWS teams to integrate physical security technology throughout the organization

Vendor Management: Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with physical security technology vendors and integrators

Standards & Compliance: Ensure physical security systems comply with relevant regulations, industry standards, and internal policies

Incident Response: Lead response to physical security incidents and drive continuous improvement in security operations and monitoring

Innovation: Stay current with emerging physical security technologies and implement innovative solutions to enhance protection

A day in the life
This position will oversee the activities of hardware engineers and technical program managers responsible for developing the security systems across the AWS data center enterprise. This position must hold a high bar for quality of engineering work as well as constantly be evaluating the prioritization of projects and investment of resources to meet goals of the business. - 7+ years of new hardware products development experience
- 7+ years of engineering team management experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
- Experience in engineering team management
- Experience in new hardware product development
- Experience with the project management of technical projects - Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Power Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of AWS or cloud technologies
- Experience developing products for large volume production
- Experience managing teams of 8+ engineers

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Herndon - 151,000.00 - 204,300.00 USD annually