Colo Physical Security Architect, Data Center Engineering, …, Dublin Pike

Role Overview Colo Physical Security Architects at AWS work with our Colocation Vendor partners to design safe, secure, resilient, cost‑effective Data Center (DC) facilities. As a Colo Physical Security Architect, you will lead security designs for Colocation DCs throughout our Europe, Middle East and Africa Region and impact AWS global colo data center security standards.

You will collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. AWS culture is inclusive, welcoming bold ideas and empowering you to own them to completion.

Key Responsibilities

Lead designs (construction drawings and specifications) for physical security elements (cameras, access control, intrusion detection, fences, gates, etc.) for Colo DC projects.

Collaborate with other security organizations within AWS to develop design standards, evaluate cost, risk and benefits of designs, and facilitate design discussions.

Communicate conceptual designs to internal stakeholders and external stakeholders and consultants.

Participate in the maintenance of basis of design (BOD) documents, prototype design, and template specifications for Colo physical security elements.

Create security design scope of work for Colo DC project RFPs.

Review and direct the work of Colo physical security engineering design consultants.

Manage multiple fast‑paced projects simultaneously.

Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%.

A Day in the Life Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. You will prioritize your activities to support data center capacity availability and safety focusing on the actions that are most impactful. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related technical field

Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents

Experience working with and managing third‑party vendors

Experience with physical security control and surveillance systems

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in construction

Experience in commissioning

Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region

ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) certification

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