Regional Prototype Security Manager - Kuiper, ACS Prototype Security_

Redmond

Description

Amazon Corporate Security’s (ACS) Prototype Security team is seeking a Regional Prototype Security Manager who is able to lead and manage physical security policy and intellectual property (IP) protection best practice implementation for the Amazon Project Kuiper team. Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Come join us on this exciting program!

This position is responsible for protecting Kuiper IP by ensuring Kuiper material, development spaces, manufacturing locations, launch facilities and prototype devices are developed, handled, moved and stored in accordance with approved regulations, policies, standards, and procedures. Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring that these processes are up-to-date and align with corporate, business and government security requirements. This position involves working closely with broader ACS security managers globally, Kuiper Security partners, the physical security design team, and other teams involved in the management of Kuiper material/device tracking, spaces management, moves, logistics, compliance, and destruction.

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. This position will report to the Amazon Corporate Security, Regional Prototype Security Sr. Manager.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead and support the deployment of a comprehensive physical security plan to protect Kuiper IP across the globe

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of physical security operations for all Kuiper spaces including security design reviews, post-occupancy projects, partnership with ACS Guard Force, logistics processes, standards, policies, and procedures

• Provide thorough and detailed daily support to Kuiper site related issues such as security design trouble tickets, secure storage needs, moves, access control modifications

• Partner with cross functional security peers to develop and implement appropriate policies to meet the needs of the Kuiper business teams

• Partner closely with developers, investigations team, program managers, and other operational teams and partner organizations to identify and document security issues that can be addressed by shared infrastructure and procedures

• Work closely with ACS Regional and Area Security Managers to understand security issues at the site level and promptly escalate any impact to the Kuiper Security program team

• Work cross functionally with peers in Legal, Hardware, Supply Chain Ops, Trade & Compliance, EHS, Kuiper business, and Security to establish scalable Prototype Security physical security standards

• Actively evaluate, analyze, and use metrics collected to proactively inform programmatic needs and policy decisions

• Proactively audit and identify security gaps at Kuiper locations

• Manage audit action items to close, working under tight duration guidelines

• Maintain close coordination, planning, and communication with internal and external stakeholders around all aspects of the Kuiper product life cycle (idea inception through finished market product)

• Maintain and communicate budget management for all budget items within the scope of this role, including the justification for future spend and headcount requirements when appropriate

• Support Kuiper launch activities globally ensuring physical security for Kuiper assets in partnership with local and federal government officials, as well as launch partners

• Respond to crisis, emergency and/or disaster recovery issues that have impact on Kuiper prototype development

• Dive deep into US Government requirements to help ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR and NIST standards

• Continually foster strong cross-functional relationships to drive business engagement and execution of security objectives and goals, serving as an internal champion for Prototype Security, device secrecy, and compliance with policies

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand/walk for several hours a day, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach, all with or without reasonable accommodation

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Redmond, WA, USA

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ year experience in facility/corporate security management, law enforcement, risk management, legal, or related industries

• Ability to work in an in-office environment, physical presence in the office in Redmond, WA is required

• Domestic and international travel may be required (10-20% of time)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operationalizing policies and best practices for areas such as Intellectual Prototype security, and security controls or risk management frameworks

• Demonstrated understanding of best practices in physical security strategies, principles, standards, policies and procedures

• Corporate experience in IP Protection, supply chain security, privacy protection, and field test engineering

• Proficiency in computer applications, general understanding of security systems, and general technical aptitude through demonstrated experience

• Demonstrated maturity, judgment, negotiation/influence skills, analytical skills, and leadership skills

• Effective written and oral communication with multiple levels of leadership involving both business and technical sides of the business

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 mazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $107,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit boutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.