Physical Security Specialist, PS SPEAR
Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · Cybersecurity
In short
Amazon is looking for an experienced Physical Security Specialist to join their SPEAR team, focusing on evaluating physical security of data facilities in the APJC region. Responsibilities include identifying vulnerabilities, documenting findings, and partnering with teams to enhance security posture through process improvement and technology review. This role requires extensive global travel.
Responsibilities
- Organize and lead the execution of evaluations of all data facilities within APJC.
- Ensure all issues identified as part of this evaluation process are documented and all evaluation related documentation is completed within the required parameters.
- Partner directly with AWS/Amazon Security customers to review security related documentation and help them understand the implementation of all physical security standards and policies to their real-world environment.
- Develop and review new technology and security measures for possible application to the existing suite of security processes and measures to enhance the security posture of our data facilities.
- Assist the global SPEAR Team determine the strategic direction of the AWS Physical Security Program based on customer interaction and demonstrative outputs.
- Keep the AWS Security leadership team fully informed of stakeholder and customer engagement status, issues, and activities.
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends and events.
- Develop and maintain connections with key industry personnel and manufacturers.
Requirements
- Experience working on physical security design and implementation of Access Control/Intrusion Detection and CCTV Surveillance systems
- Experience building and growing relationships with internal and external partners
- Experience conducting physical security assessments, inspections, evaluations of people, processes and/or measures including access control/intrusion detection and video surveillance systems.
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) experience.
- Travel up to 50% of your working time across the region and globally.
- Ability to successfully perform key job functions in a physically demanding work environment.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in physical security best practices including application of physical security systems, investigation techniques, management of contract security guards and incident management
- Knowledge of cloud computing concepts
- Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
- Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and personnel issues in the work place
- Experience in written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non-technical leaders
- Applicable physical security industry specific qualifications, certifications, and/or education.
Benefits
- Flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture.
- Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences.
- Endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources.
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