Sr. Security Systems Engineer, DC Security Solutions Engineering at Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Fairfax, VA 22032
About the Job
Data Center Engineering (DCE)- Security Solutions Engineering team is looking for a highly talented and motivated Sr. Security Systems Engineer. In this role, you are responsible for designing, configuring, and troubleshooting networked security systems, including IP surveillance cameras, access control systems, intrusion detection systems, and all other security facing systems as needed. This role requires a blend of technical network expertise with a deep understanding of physical security technology and industry standards. Scope of work includes complex integrations of security systems involving multiple teams inside and outside the organization. Security Systems engineer will lead the security video monitoring technology in our data centers and will manage the effort to convert the business requirements document to a systems specification for the cameras and video monitoring solutions we deploy in our data centers.
About AWS
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.
Why AWS?
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 robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Key job responsibilities
* Lead the design and implementation of network layouts, specifically for physical security systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
* Demonstrate the technical leadership and work closely with electrical engineers, network engineers and physical security engineers to configure and maintain network devices and software related to security systems, including IP cameras, NVRs, access control systems, and peripheral security devices and services.
* Lead integration of security devices into existing networks while maintaining network security protocols.
* Support ingestion of new Security IoT devices into the AWS DCE Security Solutions lab for evaluation, testing, and deployment by collaborating with other internal teams such as but not limited to DC Security, Amazon Optics, and AWS SOC.
* Conduct regular system audits to ensure functionality and update system documentation as necessary.
* Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for network-related issues in security setups.
* Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in both networking and physical security systems.
* Lead the effort to develop standard operating procedures and as well lead the training effort for the data center technicians on new hardware or software integration related to cameras and video monitoring systems.
* Participate in the system engineering and design reviews in other security solutions and guide the electrical and mechanical engineers during supplier collaboration and concept engineering.
* Manage projects from concept through deployment, including working with vendors and contractors.
A day in the life
You collaborate with your team to deliver projects. You identify and communicate issues associated with the design, development, and modification of data center technologies and their implementation. You seek to learn the business context and the technologies that make up our global infrastructure architecture. You work effectively with peer engineers and internal partners to understand their needs and identify any opportunities/problems arising from technical decisions. You invent, refine, and develop solutions to ensure they are meeting business needs and team goals. You are a passionate advocate for your customer.
About the team
The Security Solutions team provides engineering expertise and design support for security devices and solutions in data centers globally. We own and support security products throughout their lifecycle. Our scope also includes emergent global scale remediation strategic efforts that impact Data Center Security and introducing and driving business improvement initiatives increasing visibility and enabling data driven decision making.
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.
* 5-10 years of experience in Electrical/mechanical systems, security systems design, development, implementation in an industrial, logistics, production, or manufacturing environment.
* 5-10 years of experience directly managing and responsible for multiple large projects.
* 3-5 years of experience directly related to data center or critical equipment design.
* 3-5 years of demonstrated experience on technical documentation development (Product Design Requirements and Specifications, Electrical Schematics and SW/FW Diagrams).
* 3-5 years of experience with network devices, cameras, and IoT devices system design .
* Ability to manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements, and navigate difficult situations.
* Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE), or certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
* Experience in design and development of video monitoring service including but not limited to cameras, NVR’s and Lenel system integrations
* Experience in managing product testing labs specific to security systems design validation.
* Experience with AWS compute, storage, and database products.
* Testing automated systems for efficiency, safety, and reliability.
* Proven track record for cultivating strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, or customers.
* Excellent communication skills, teamwork, organizational and problem-solving skills.
* In depth understanding of critical data center electrical equipment.
* Be a motivated leader and a highly dependable individual.
* Ability to carry new design concepts through exploration, development, deployment and sustaining.
* An ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs with no impact on quality, reliability, or maintainability.
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.
About AWS
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.
Why AWS?
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 robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Key job responsibilities
* Lead the design and implementation of network layouts, specifically for physical security systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
* Demonstrate the technical leadership and work closely with electrical engineers, network engineers and physical security engineers to configure and maintain network devices and software related to security systems, including IP cameras, NVRs, access control systems, and peripheral security devices and services.
* Lead integration of security devices into existing networks while maintaining network security protocols.
* Support ingestion of new Security IoT devices into the AWS DCE Security Solutions lab for evaluation, testing, and deployment by collaborating with other internal teams such as but not limited to DC Security, Amazon Optics, and AWS SOC.
* Conduct regular system audits to ensure functionality and update system documentation as necessary.
* Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for network-related issues in security setups.
* Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in both networking and physical security systems.
* Lead the effort to develop standard operating procedures and as well lead the training effort for the data center technicians on new hardware or software integration related to cameras and video monitoring systems.
* Participate in the system engineering and design reviews in other security solutions and guide the electrical and mechanical engineers during supplier collaboration and concept engineering.
* Manage projects from concept through deployment, including working with vendors and contractors.
A day in the life
You collaborate with your team to deliver projects. You identify and communicate issues associated with the design, development, and modification of data center technologies and their implementation. You seek to learn the business context and the technologies that make up our global infrastructure architecture. You work effectively with peer engineers and internal partners to understand their needs and identify any opportunities/problems arising from technical decisions. You invent, refine, and develop solutions to ensure they are meeting business needs and team goals. You are a passionate advocate for your customer.
About the team
The Security Solutions team provides engineering expertise and design support for security devices and solutions in data centers globally. We own and support security products throughout their lifecycle. Our scope also includes emergent global scale remediation strategic efforts that impact Data Center Security and introducing and driving business improvement initiatives increasing visibility and enabling data driven decision making.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, or other related engineering degree.* 5-10 years of experience in Electrical/mechanical systems, security systems design, development, implementation in an industrial, logistics, production, or manufacturing environment.
* 5-10 years of experience directly managing and responsible for multiple large projects.
* 3-5 years of experience directly related to data center or critical equipment design.
* 3-5 years of demonstrated experience on technical documentation development (Product Design Requirements and Specifications, Electrical Schematics and SW/FW Diagrams).
* 3-5 years of experience with network devices, cameras, and IoT devices system design .
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* MS in Engineering (Electrical, Controls/Automation or Computer)* Ability to manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements, and navigate difficult situations.
* Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE), or certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
* Experience in design and development of video monitoring service including but not limited to cameras, NVR’s and Lenel system integrations
* Experience in managing product testing labs specific to security systems design validation.
* Experience with AWS compute, storage, and database products.
* Testing automated systems for efficiency, safety, and reliability.
* Proven track record for cultivating strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, or customers.
* Excellent communication skills, teamwork, organizational and problem-solving skills.
* In depth understanding of critical data center electrical equipment.
* Be a motivated leader and a highly dependable individual.
* Ability to carry new design concepts through exploration, development, deployment and sustaining.
* An ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs with no impact on quality, reliability, or maintainability.
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.
