Amazon Web Services, Inc. Looking For Physical Security Industry Specialist, AWS Security, Special Testing SME at Remote Full Time

Basic Qualifications (Candidate should meet all of the basic qualifications)

• 5+ years of working in security, hazardous, or emergency situations.
• 2+ years in a leadership role.
• 2+ years of experience in security industry standards, policies, and best practices.
• 2+ years of experience with Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) or other related experience protecting high value assets through established policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to concisely and effectively address questions while providing subject matter expertise to management across diverse global sites.
• Proven ability to accurately take decisive action based on available information in a timely manner.
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role

Job summary

External Job Description

The Special Programs, Evaluations, and Response (SPEAR) Special Testing Team (STT) engages in information gathering exercises and uses this information to drive change to the physical security posture of Amazon Web Services (AWS) sites. STT core functions include identifying, assessing and reporting security concerns and best practices to leadership and internal customers. SPEAR/STT applies appropriate assessment methodologies to evaluate security measures as well as operational risks to our employees, customer data, and physical assets.

You will be managing tight deadlines, being extremely flexible, driving results, focusing on details; and identifying, assessing, planning and coordinating operational activities related to the physical security of AWS and its internal customers. This includes maintaining a high degree of situational awareness in a wide variety of global environments. You will be innovative, creative, self-directed, open to new challenges, extremely good at multi-tasking, and a great team player. You will drive continuous process improvement and collaborate effectively with cross-functional business teams to solve problems and implement new solutions.

You will be required to follow the policies, procedures, and the team’s rules of engagement without deviation. You will deal effectively with ambiguity, lead planning efforts, make decisions, and manage operational activities that are extremely fluid. The SPEAR team operates globally 24/7. Travel could account for 50-75% of your time, sometimes with little notice. Must have ability to work any/all times of day/shifts.

STT members must be effective 360 degree leaders, demonstrating excellent judgment while under pressure. They will use creative innovation to solve problems. STT members must also be able to operate autonomously, use discretion when dealing with sensitive information, and apply sound business principles with data analysis to identify problems and apply appropriate actions.

You must be able to perform a variety of physical activities, must be willing to work in austere environments, and must be able to work calmly through stressful situations.

About Us

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Work/Life Balance

Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Mentorship & Career Growth

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

**This role is open to alternative locations including: New York, NY – Boston, MA – Seattle, WA – Vancouver, BC Canada – Herndon, VA – Arlington, VA – Baltimore, MD – San Luis Obispo, CA – San Diego, CA

• Experience with ADA (American’s with Disability Act) and the NFPA101 (National Fire Protection Association) or IBC (International Building Code) as it relates to physical security hardware installation, appropriate use cases for hardware, and the adherence of codes and guidelines established by each organization.
• Previous law enforcement, military, investigative, technical, security, Special Operations, Red / Blue / Purple Teaming, or penetration testing.
• 2+ years Locksmith experience installing, servicing, maintaining, and repairing commercial and residential low, medium, and high security mechanical and electronic locks from manufactures such as Medeco, ASSA Abloy and Schlage.
• 2+ years experience working as a tactical entry specialist and familiar with up to date CMOE (covert methods of entry) techniques for both mechanical and electro-mechanical locking systems.
• 2+ years Access Control and Alarm Technician experience installing, implementing, maintaining, and programming systems such as Hirsch, Keri, CDVI, Bosch, CanTech, and Lenel. To include familiarization with multiple authentication device technologies such as pin + card readers, biometric readers, and HID proximity readers.
• 2+ years experience working with different PIDS/IDS systems to include PIR sensors, microwave sensors, RF sensors, GBR sensors (Ground Based Radar), BMS (Balanced Magnetic Sensor), FLIR, and camera analytic systems.
• 2+ years Safe Technician experience with installing, dialing, opening, changing combinations, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and utilizing forced entry techniques into UL Group I, Group II, electronic combination locks and recertifying GSA approved safes and vaults.

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.