Description
The US ADC Senior Security Program Manager leads the physical security design, installation, and sustainment program across multiple Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) data center clusters. This role sets program strategy for security capital projects and system sustainment, manages Security Program Managers (SPMs) who execute at the cluster level, and ensures physical security infrastructure meets government accreditation requirements while keeping pace with rapid data center growth.
You will own the end-to-end physical security program — defining standards, managing a multi-million dollar portfolio of capital and sustainment projects, and driving consistency across clusters. You will resolve complex problems that span multiple sites, stakeholders, and compliance regimes. You will advise senior leadership on security infrastructure investment, risk posture, and long-term design strategy. You will engage directly with government customers on physical security approvals and accreditation matters at the program level.
This position reports to the Regional Security Manager and partners closely with Cluster Security Managers, Data Center Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Industrial Security, and government customer security organizations.
Location & Travel
Primary Location: Culpeper, VA area
Travel: 25% daytime travel for project management, site walks, and hand-off of completed projects to local security operations teams
Security Clearance Requirement
U.S. Citizenship required
Must obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
Key job responsibilities
Program Strategy & Leadership
- Define and execute the physical security design and sustainment strategy across all assigned ADC clusters Own the development of standard work and repeatable processes, documented workflows, templates, and proven methods that enable consistent execution across clusters regardless of who performs the work
- Establish program-level standards for security system design, installation quality, vendor performance, and lifecycle management
- Translate organizational security objectives and government requirements into actionable program roadmaps
- Identify long-term risks and opportunities in the physical security infrastructure portfolio; propose solutions that balance compliance, cost, and operational impact
- Serve as the single-threaded leader for physical security capital and sustainment programs within the assigned region
People Leadership & Development
- Lead, develop, and manage Security Program Managers and Contracted Security Project Managers across multiple clusters
- Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations
- Build a high-performing team through hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and career development
- Develop succession plans and ensure knowledge continuity across the program
- Foster a culture of technical rigor, continuous improvement, and customer obsession within the SPM team
Physical Security Design & Standards
- Own the physical security design standards for new data center construction, expansions, and retrofit projects
- Ensure Basis of Design products comply with ICD 705, NIST, UL 2050, and applicable contract security specifications
- Develop and approve Basis of Design products that establish security requirements and inform site-level design packages produced by SPMs
- Drive convergence of physical and electronic security systems into integrated, scalable solutions
- Partner with Data Center Engineering and Construction to influence facility design early in the project lifecycle
Financial & Portfolio Management
- Own the security program budget across capital projects, preventative maintenance, and break/fix sustainment contracts
- Develop and deliver accurate financial forecasts aligned to organizational planning cycles
- Track portfolio-level spend-to-plan variance, identify risks early, and recommend corrective actions
- Partner with Finance and Procurement on contract strategy, vendor negotiations, and budget reviews
- Ensure SPMs effectively manage project-level budgets, purchase orders, and invoice reconciliation
Vendor & Contract Strategy
- Define vendor performance standards and contract requirements for security system installation and sustainment
- Oversee vendor selection, RFP/RFQ processes, and contract execution at the program level
- Monitor portfolio-wide vendor performance against SLAs; drive accountability and escalate systemic issues
- Manage preventative maintenance and break/fix contract strategy to maximize system uptime and compliance
- Partner with Procurement on new contract vehicles, renewals, amendments, and multi-year sustainment agreements
Government Customer & Compliance Engagement
- Engage with government customer security organizations on physical security design approvals, accreditation requirements, and compliance matters at the program level
- Interpret and implement evolving government security requirements across the physical security program
- Support cluster-level audits, inspections, and accreditation activities with program-level expertise and documentation
- Coordinate with Industrial Security on security system compliance and workforce requirements for cleared project work
Stakeholder Communication & Reporting
- Provide regular program health readouts to senior leadership including status, risk, and investment recommendations
- Represent the physical security program in cross-functional forums with Construction, Operations, and Design Engineering
- Write and deliver program strategy documents, investment narratives, and compliance reports
- Maintain clear communication channels with SPMs, ensuring timely flow of requirements, standards, and decisions
Process Improvement & Standardization
- Streamline security program processes to reduce complexity, eliminate redundancy, and create predictable project delivery paths
- Develop and maintain program-level Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), templates, and playbooks that standardize SPM workflows
- Scale best practices from individual clusters to program-wide adoption
- Drive continuous improvement informed by project data, audit findings, vendor performance, and government feedback
About the team
You will own the end-to-end physical security program — defining standards, managing a multi-million dollar portfolio of capital and sustainment projects, and driving consistency across clusters. You will resolve complex problems that span multiple sites, stakeholders, and compliance regimes. You will advise senior leadership on security infrastructure investment, risk posture, and long-term design strategy. You will engage directly with government customers on physical security approvals and accreditation matters at the program level.
This position reports to the Regional Security Manager and partners closely with Cluster Security Managers, Data Center Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Industrial Security, and government customer security organizations.
Location & Travel
Primary Location: Culpeper, VA area
Travel: 25% daytime travel for project management, site walks, and hand-off of completed projects to local security operations teams
Security Clearance Requirement
U.S. Citizenship required
Must obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
Key job responsibilities
Program Strategy & Leadership
- Define and execute the physical security design and sustainment strategy across all assigned ADC clusters Own the development of standard work and repeatable processes, documented workflows, templates, and proven methods that enable consistent execution across clusters regardless of who performs the work
- Establish program-level standards for security system design, installation quality, vendor performance, and lifecycle management
- Translate organizational security objectives and government requirements into actionable program roadmaps
- Identify long-term risks and opportunities in the physical security infrastructure portfolio; propose solutions that balance compliance, cost, and operational impact
- Serve as the single-threaded leader for physical security capital and sustainment programs within the assigned region
People Leadership & Development
- Lead, develop, and manage Security Program Managers and Contracted Security Project Managers across multiple clusters
- Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations
- Build a high-performing team through hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and career development
- Develop succession plans and ensure knowledge continuity across the program
- Foster a culture of technical rigor, continuous improvement, and customer obsession within the SPM team
Physical Security Design & Standards
- Own the physical security design standards for new data center construction, expansions, and retrofit projects
- Ensure Basis of Design products comply with ICD 705, NIST, UL 2050, and applicable contract security specifications
- Develop and approve Basis of Design products that establish security requirements and inform site-level design packages produced by SPMs
- Drive convergence of physical and electronic security systems into integrated, scalable solutions
- Partner with Data Center Engineering and Construction to influence facility design early in the project lifecycle
Financial & Portfolio Management
- Own the security program budget across capital projects, preventative maintenance, and break/fix sustainment contracts
- Develop and deliver accurate financial forecasts aligned to organizational planning cycles
- Track portfolio-level spend-to-plan variance, identify risks early, and recommend corrective actions
- Partner with Finance and Procurement on contract strategy, vendor negotiations, and budget reviews
- Ensure SPMs effectively manage project-level budgets, purchase orders, and invoice reconciliation
Vendor & Contract Strategy
- Define vendor performance standards and contract requirements for security system installation and sustainment
- Oversee vendor selection, RFP/RFQ processes, and contract execution at the program level
- Monitor portfolio-wide vendor performance against SLAs; drive accountability and escalate systemic issues
- Manage preventative maintenance and break/fix contract strategy to maximize system uptime and compliance
- Partner with Procurement on new contract vehicles, renewals, amendments, and multi-year sustainment agreements
Government Customer & Compliance Engagement
- Engage with government customer security organizations on physical security design approvals, accreditation requirements, and compliance matters at the program level
- Interpret and implement evolving government security requirements across the physical security program
- Support cluster-level audits, inspections, and accreditation activities with program-level expertise and documentation
- Coordinate with Industrial Security on security system compliance and workforce requirements for cleared project work
Stakeholder Communication & Reporting
- Provide regular program health readouts to senior leadership including status, risk, and investment recommendations
- Represent the physical security program in cross-functional forums with Construction, Operations, and Design Engineering
- Write and deliver program strategy documents, investment narratives, and compliance reports
- Maintain clear communication channels with SPMs, ensuring timely flow of requirements, standards, and decisions
Process Improvement & Standardization
- Streamline security program processes to reduce complexity, eliminate redundancy, and create predictable project delivery paths
- Develop and maintain program-level Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), templates, and playbooks that standardize SPM workflows
- Scale best practices from individual clusters to program-wide adoption
- Drive continuous improvement informed by project data, audit findings, vendor performance, and government feedback
About the team
Basic Qualifications
- Experience managing contract security and physical security operation programs such as access control/intrusion detection and CCTV surveillance systems
- 5+ years of contracts management experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 3+ years of professional experience
- Experience with ICD, NISPOM, NIST, and UL 2050 standards related to classified facility security and accreditation
- Experience engaging directly with government customers or regulatory bodies on physical security compliance matters
- 5+ years of contracts management experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 3+ years of professional experience
- Experience with ICD, NISPOM, NIST, and UL 2050 standards related to classified facility security and accreditation
- Experience engaging directly with government customers or regulatory bodies on physical security compliance matters
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience engaging with regulatory agencies in permit applications or equivalent
- Current, active TS/SCI US Government Security Clearance
- Familiarity with Amazon planning mechanisms (OP1/OP2, WBR/MBR, narratives) or equivalent strategic planning experience
- PMP, ASIS CPP, PSP, or other related professional certifications
- Experience with ICD 705 Chapter 3 (Fixed Facility SCIF Construction), Chapter 7 (Intrusion Detection Systems), Chapter 8 (Access Control Systems), and Chapter 11 (Telecommunications Systems) at a detailed implementation level
- Experience with security-in-depth strategies and convergence of physical and electronic security systems into integrated solutions
- Experience managing geographically distributed teams and programs
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
- Current, active TS/SCI US Government Security Clearance
- Familiarity with Amazon planning mechanisms (OP1/OP2, WBR/MBR, narratives) or equivalent strategic planning experience
- PMP, ASIS CPP, PSP, or other related professional certifications
- Experience with ICD 705 Chapter 3 (Fixed Facility SCIF Construction), Chapter 7 (Intrusion Detection Systems), Chapter 8 (Access Control Systems), and Chapter 11 (Telecommunications Systems) at a detailed implementation level
- Experience with security-in-depth strategies and convergence of physical and electronic security systems into integrated solutions
- Experience managing geographically distributed teams and programs
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
