This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.
Key job responsibilities
Program security (approx. 60%)
Provide comprehensive program security guidance covering personnel, physical, operational, technical, information, industrial, counterintelligence, and computer security.
Create, implement, communicate, and manage security requirements at government-accredited facilities, while providing day-to-day multi-discipline program security operations support.
Proactively identify program and physical security requirements, problems, and sound solutions to sustain and enhance the security of program execution.
Maintain facility accreditations, and conduct security interviews and investigations related to security incidents with high judgment.
Develop and strengthen relationships with internal and external partners to heighten security awareness and engagement; maintain the security hardware and systems employed on-site to meet government and AWS requirements.
Secure facility operations (approx. 40%)
Manage daily facility operations and customer requests; prioritize and execute tasks.
Develop plans and programs for facility maintenance of critical infrastructure, and ensure maintenance, alterations, and repairs are complete and correct.
Support and develop budgetary requirements for the operation and maintenance of the facility.
Serve as a primary coordinator of secured facility emergency actions and COOP planning; submit work orders, maintain area security, provide escorting when required, and develop and maintain facility operations procedures and blueprints.
Share on-call rotations in support of alarms, security incidents, and critical service outages (this position has after-hours on-call responsibilities), while creating mechanisms to improve processes.
A day in the life
Each day is different. We are looking for a motivated and driven professional who engages across teams and with the government to facilitate the best possible security program while keeping our accredited facilities running reliably. You will move between program security priorities and facility operations, troubleshooting issues, removing barriers, and coordinating with remote delivery teams and stakeholders.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
3+ years of program or personnel security experience.
Knowledge of the NISPOM, ICD 704, and SCI program-security requirements.
Experience with badging/access and security recordkeeping.
Experience supporting or coordinating secure facility operations or critical building infrastructure (e.g., HVAC, electrical, computer equipment rooms).
Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Experience as a PSO on a U.S. Government/IC program.
Familiarity with the NSCM (National Security Contractor Manual) and ND 100-series.
Experience managing large-scale or complex secure facility maintenance programs (HVAC/Mechanical, Electrical, Telecom).
Experience managing vendor contracts and secure facility budgets.
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills; ability to set priorities and deliver results against goals while navigating complex problems.
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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, TX, Austin - 102,000.00 - 178,400.00 USD annually
