Drimva

Amazon

Physical Security Engineering Manager, Data Center Design Engineering, Data Center Design Engineering

$150K–$234K

Austin, TX +4 · Manager · Full-time · Posted May 29, 2026

Location
Austin, TX
Seattle, WA
COLUMBUS, OH
Herndon, VA
Chicago, IL
Experience
12+ years physical security design; 5+ years managing and developing engineering teams; 3+ years design experience in data center, mission-critical, or large-scale commercial/industrial facilities.
Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.

About the job

Leads physical security engineering teams and directs security design, standards, and delivery for AWS-owned and leased data center projects across the Americas.

What you'll do

  • Manage and develop Physical Security Engineers, including performance management, coaching, and talent planning.
  • Set technical direction and quality standards for security designs, and oversee design reviews, due diligence, construction administration, and project escalations.
  • Lead standards and program improvements, consultant and vendor engagement, and coordination with AWS security, design, construction, and finance stakeholders.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
  • 12+ years of physical security design experience, including cameras, access control, intrusion detection, and perimeter fencing.
  • 5+ years managing and developing engineering teams.
  • 3+ years of physical security design experience in data center, mission-critical, or large-scale commercial/industrial facilities; experience managing external consultants and vendors and delivering complex multi-project programs on time and within budget.

Nice to have

  • PSP, CPP, PMP, or Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent.
  • CPTED, HVM, PIDS, BOD/security standards, data center project delivery models, design review tools, or international travel experience.

Pay

USD 172,800.00 - 233,700.00 annually (base salary); USD 150,200.00 - 203,300.00 annually (base salary)

Tools

Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Autodesk REVIT, Autodesk Navisworks, CPTED, HVM, PIDS

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First seen Oct 15, 2026 · Last verified Nov 4, 2026 (UTC)