Security Systems Engineer, Data Center Engineering Security Products

Amazon • Herndon, VA

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About The Position

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation
of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the
cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage,
networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have
continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging
problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re
looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply
chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.
You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest
standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at
the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive
culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Amazon Web Services is seeking Security Systems Engineer to become part of a
global engineering team, pioneering and developing the next generation of
security systems for AWS data centers. We are passionate about security systems
and get our energy through challenge, innovation and design. Success is measured
against the possible, not the probable, and we strive to find answers to every
unknown.

Engineers at Amazon work to design resilient, cost effective systems. As
engineers at Amazon, we are responsible for achieving a world class uptime for
our customers. We justify and communicate the technical decisions we make to Sr.
Management and work hard to drive continuous advancements and improvements with
our designs. As an engineer at Amazon you have the ability to drive change and
define/design the systems our customers rely on.

Amazon offers a fast paced, fun, and exciting work environment. We continue to
grow at exponential rates and are looking for individuals that can support our
speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for professional growth
and continuous learning experiences. Amazon’s work environment is unique in
every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate.

If you are a creative, smart and driven individual that enjoys working with
complex problems we want YOU! At Amazon, you will be responsible for working on
multi-million dollar designs that support our array of businesses and wide
variety of customers. Great ideas are encouraged and supported. Ingenuity is the
main mechanism which supports our focus on quality, speed, and cost.

We are looking for engineers with hands on security systems design and
development experience. As a Security System Engineer, you are responsible for
designing, configuring, and troubleshooting security systems, including IP
surveillance cameras, access control systems, intrusion detection systems, and
all other security facing systems as needed. This role requires a blend of
technical network expertise with a deep understanding of physical security
technology and industry standards. Scope of work includes complex integrations
of security systems involving multiple teams inside and outside the
organization. Also, the duties include security 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 specifications, and coordinating with regional and local
physical security leaders to understand the new building and security system
designs.

In this role you will work with the Principals and the Senior Engineers to drive
the standardization of designs across the global region in production data
centers and resolve open technical issues in the security systems space. As part
of the team, you will work with highly motivated experts and innovators in the
data center industry. You will drive multiple projects, including security
systems deployments and retrofitting legacy equipment's. Utilizing Amazon
Leadership principles, you will develop new processes or standards and test new
innovations in the physical security space. You will participate in the research
and development of new technologies and designs applicable to our products or
services. You will be also responsible for writing technical documentation for
such projects. You must be capable of defining critical equipment specifications
and approving equipment submittals. You will be relied on as a subject matter
expert in the security systems engineering field. At Amazon we highly support
continued learning opportunities and focus on continued employee development.
Team work is absolutely necessary for us to accomplish our goals. You must be
able to work within a team and depend on others to accomplish the required work.
As an engineer at Amazon you will be working with other internal groups as well
as external groups including manufacturers, vendors, and contractors.

Amazon has a global presence. Travel will be necessary but shouldn’t be more
than 25%. International support will be part of the job and some international
travel will be necessary. Support could consist of working on international
teams and require developing schematic and/or design document packages so an
understanding of international electrical design requirements is preferable.

Requirements

• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
• 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
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience in commissioning

Nice To Haves

• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer comprehensive security systems incorporating access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related technologies
• Collaborate with data center architectural and engineering teams to integrate security requirements into facility designs
• Develop technical specifications and build plans for security system implementations
• Partner with regional and local physical security leaders to align security solutions with facility requirements
• Lead complex system integration projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Evaluate new security technologies and recommend solutions that enhance facility protection
• Create detailed technical documentation for security systems and configurations
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational security policies
• Provide technical guidance to project teams during implementation phases
• Domestic and international travel approximately 25% of the time

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level