Security Program Manager

This role will perform security program management in support of new data centers, support facilities, data center expansions, and special security programs and projects.

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.

This candidate will support their Manager in AWS engagements with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate physical security approvals.

• 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 on-boarding, 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.
• Reporting 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 Program Manager Team Lead by providing physical security analysis and recommend program enhancements to maximize security of assigned locations.
• The role will involve some travel for project management and and hand-off of completed projects to local security operations teams.
• Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-and-suitability)

A day in the life

Familiarity with security in depth strategies.

• 2+ years of experience in program or project management, working with both technical and non-technical teams focusing on physical security standards and designs.
• 2+ years working as a Security Construction and Equipment Committee Consultant incorporating AUS Protective Security Policy Framework 15 (PhySec for Entity Resources) and AUS Protective Security Policy Framework 16 (Entity Facilities) and/or other AUS government regulatory standards and requirements.• Familiar project management and design and construction software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals regarding physical security standards and system designs.
• Proficient understanding of construction plans, elevations, and other design and construction artifacts for architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and telecommunications plans.
• Training and Experience with Lenel Access Control Systems and Digital Monitoring Products. • Training in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).

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