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

Overview As Manager of Physical Security Engineering for Leased/Owned data centers, you lead a team delivering safe, secure, and cost-efficient security designs across the Americas. You collaborate with security, design, real estate, and construction partners to guide projects from due diligence through handoff, driving quality and consistency. Your leadership shapes technical direction and standards, balancing risk with scalable deployment. This role offers impactful work across Greenfield, BTS, and Brownfield campuses with a focus on resilient security at scale. Compensation / Benefitshealth insurance (medical, dental, vision)401(k) matchingpaid time offparenteral leaveRSUs and sign-on paymentslife and AD&D insurance ResponsibilitiesBuild and develop a high-performing team of Physical Security Engineers across the AMER regionSet performance expectations, coach, and drive above-bar performanceOwn the Organization and Leadership Review process, including talent developmentCreate an inclusive culture that rewards ownership and continuous improvementOversee onboarding and alignment of new PSEs for successful project startDefine technical direction and quality bar for security designs (CCTV, access control, intrusion, perimeter security, HVM, PIDS)Ensure compliance with AWS Physical Security Standard and Basis of Design, manage non-compliance via SPEAREstablish QA/QC standards for consultant deliverables across milestonesRepresent DE Security in design forums and coordinate cross-discipline issuesDirect pre-design engagement for site selection, due diligence, and test fitsApprove security risk assessments and due diligence inputs with consistent criteriaOwn BOD updates and security standards, coordinate with SPEAR and audit teamsSponsor programmatic initiatives (BOD templates, QAQC tools) and track delivery timelinesCollaborate with SPEAR, DCESS, and security stakeholders to align design standardsOversee construction administration activities (RFI, submittals, site visits)Monitor portfolio health and escalate risks to ensure on-time deliveryAct as senior escalation point for security design issues across Leased/Owned projectsPresent security scope and BOD deviations to AWS Finance leadershipMaintain relationships with SPMs, CSMs, RSMs to integrate security into project deliveryOversee vendor engagement, bid evaluations, and scope reviewsDrive vendor performance reviews and feedback loopsTravel for site assessments, coordination meetings, and team events (up to 25–30%) Key requirementsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field12+ years of physical security design experience (cameras, access control, intrusion detection, perimeter fencing)5+ years in engineering team management and development3+ years of physical security design experience in data centers or large facilitiesExperience managing external design consultants and vendor relationships at scaleProven track record delivering complex, multi-project programs on time and within budgetleadership and team developmentstrategic thinking and cross-functional collaborationclear communication and stakeholder managementCPTEDhostile vehicle mitigation (HVM)perimeter intrusion detection