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Associate Physical Security Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Seattle, Washington, United StatesFull-time$97k2026-10-16 → 2026-10-24

Core

Lead security designs for Data Center (DC) facilities in the Americas Region, focusing on safe, secure, and resilient infrastructure.

Role type

Associate Physical Security Engineer (Data Center Design)

Builds

Physical security elements (cameras, access control, intrusion detection, fences, gates) for AWS Data Centers

Domain

Cloud Infrastructure / Data Center Design / Physical Security

Required skills

Electrical Engineering, NETA or ASHRAE certification, critical data center mechanical/electrical equipment knowledge, design/construction of mission critical facilities, Microsoft Office, Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)

Preferred skills

Building codes and regulations knowledge, commercial/industrial power or mechanical systems knowledge, design concept deployment experience, web-based software tools for calculation/data processing

Technologies

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

Lead designs (construction drawings and specifications) for physical security elements; Collaborate with security organizations to develop design standards and evaluate cost/risk; Communicate conceptual designs to internal stakeholders and external consultants; Maintain basis of design, prototype design, and template specifications; Review and direct the work of physical security engineering design consultants; Manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.

Seniority

Associate, hands-on IC