Physical Security Architect, Data Center Design Engineering at Amazon — Sydney, New South Wales | Racks & RowsPhysical Security Architect, Data Center Design Engineering
Amazon·Sydney, New South Wales
Full-time
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About This Role
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.
AWS Design Engineering team is looking for a highly talented and motivated
Physical Security Architect/Engineer to work with our enterprise data centre
design team, designing the data centres of tomorrow to maximize the
effectiveness of the physical security program.
The duties include extra-low voltage system design and engineering, working with
the data centre architectural and engineering team to assure security best
practices are observed, drafting new systems into the design teams build plans,
and coordinating with regional and local physical security leaders to understand
the new building and security system designs, adhering to the products on the
A successful candidate will be responsible for interpretation of Risk
Assessments and Threat Analysis and AWS Physical Security Standards to assure
the proper security technologies are selected to meet the unique challenges to
be found in a global security program. After a new technology is inducted into
the data centre physical security plan, this position will be responsible for
assuring the new system is incorporated into the larger data center basis of
• Design and engineer low voltage security systems
• Using Blue Beam and other drafting technologies to work in collaboration with
the design teams to produce designs in Revit/CAD
• Creation of specifications and scope of work documentation template for local
project managers to use for vendor bids
• Provide technical and design support for local physical security teams
• Coordinating with all the other disciplines in the design process of a new
building (architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, IT)
• Supervise and approve all designs deliverables developed by the local physical
security team for projects at each milestones of a project. Analyze, accept or
reject alternate designs and mitigation measure develop by the local physical
security teams when the standard design can’t be applied
• Act as a subject matter expert to support implementation of new technologies
• Work regionally but also support the global PSA team to ensure alignment on
• Domestic and international travel for up to a week at a time
AWS 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.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted
cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating —
that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies
trust our suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Basic Qualifications: - 5+ 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 industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical
facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of
data center equipment and facilities Preferred Qualifications: - Professional
- Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into
deployment or mass production
- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings,
specifications, and submittal documents
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians
of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and
community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that
respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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
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Required Skills
Physical security designLow voltage systemsData center engineeringRevitCADBlue BeamRisk assessmentThreat analysisProject managementSecurity standardsConstruction documentationTechnical design supportInfrastructure planningVendor coordinationMission critical facilities