Amazon.com Services LLC
- BA/BS degree or equivalent documented educational hours of course study
- 10 + years of experience with progressive program management roles or equivalent experience ideally on a corporate or government security team
- 5+ years of experience managing strategic business operations and program plans
Job summary
Amazon Corporate Security (ACS) is looking for a new team member who embodies the Amazon Leadership Principles of Customer Obsession and Think Big, to join our team as a Principal. Amazon Corporate Security (ACS) manages all aspects of physical security at Amazon Corporate locations and is a leader in security management, policy, and best practices.
The Principal, ACS will join a team of security professionals who are responsible for managing Amazon’s Corporate Security programs worldwide. This high-visibility position will report to the ACS Regional Manager for the Americas and will be responsible for delivering ACS’s promise of a safe and secure work environment for all Amazonians by successfully managing: day-to-day security operations; large corporate special events; key customer engagements; budget; and all other security related challenges as directed. This role collaborates with other global ASM team members and several cross-functional ACS teams.
The ideal candidate will have a high level of attention to detail, clear and concise communication skills, and the ability to influence others and build relationships with peers and cross-functional teams.
This position will be based in Sunnyvale, CA.
Key job responsibilities
- Build trust with internal Amazon customers by delivering best-in-class security services focused on enhancing the safety and security of all our associates
- Successfully manage a large security budget commensurate with the scope and scale of the area of responsibility
- Plan, develop, and implement security plans, policies, and programs, while coordinating with internal and external security partners
- Become the trusted security advisor to senior management and leaders across the organization through high-level communication and excellent briefing skills
- Oversee a large, contracted guard force across multiple locations throughout the region
- Identify and manage emerging threats
- Lead a comprehensive security risk assessments program
- Oversee security operations and logistics for large scale corporate events and high-profile visits
- Manage and triage incident reporting and review corporate security investigations
- Lead security incident and crisis response to resolution · Conducting comprehensive quality checks of all security services
- Monitor vendor Service Level Agreements/ Key Performance Indicators, capacity, and workflow plans for multiple functional areas
- Successfully align ACS metrics, goals, and strategic direction across functional area(s) in support of overall team mission
- Create goal-setting, performance management, and retention strategies across multiple teams
- Build and maintain professional relationships both internally and externally; developing a vast network of counterparts in both the public and private sectors
- Manage multiple security projects concurrently – establish and track project milestones and deliverables, and align key stakeholders
- Lead cross functional teams in construction security planning, design, and oversight for new and existing construction security projects
- Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Security, Law Enforcement, Business Management, Accounting or equivalent education or experience
- CPP, PSP, CISSP, PMP or similar certification
- Understanding of crisis operations, risk management, and crisis communication best practices
- Substantive experience in physical security and technology
- Experience in providing security oversight at high-rise buildings or other office settings
- Experienced in corporate security for a global company
- Experience writing and publishing security standards and policies
- Ability to travel up to 40% of the time with little to no notice
- Skilled in developing metrics and in conducting security-related trend analysis
- Experience in conducting basic investigations / fact finding
- Ability to design, develop, and deliver security awareness training programs
- Understanding of business continuity and incident command system
- Experience with the collection and analysis of threat intelligence
- Skilled in the management and use of SharePoint, Tableau, or other collaboration and work management software
- Working knowledge of legal contracts, budgeting, and key terms
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.