Area Security Lead, Prime Air

Job summary
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization.

How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and—most importantly—safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We recently announced we are preparing for Prime Air deliveries to customers, and are excited for what’s to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazons-drone-delivery-is-coming-to-texas).

If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you.

Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!

Prime Air is seeking an experienced Area Security Lead. This high-visibility position is responsible for delivering our promise of a safe and secure work environment for Amazonians by managing day-to-day security operations, special events, key customer engagements, budget, and other security-related projects. This role collaborates with other Security Managers and cross-functional teams as required.

This role may require as much as 40% travel.

Key job responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day security operations for Prime Air facilities
• Organize and manage security for special events
• Key customer engagements
• Budget for all security needs within your assigned area
• Collaborates with other Security Managers and safety managers on regular basis

Export License Control
This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or at least 3 years of applicable work experience
• 3 years of experience with progressive program management roles or equivalent experience ideally on a corporate or government security team
• 3 years of experience managing strategic business operations and program plans
• Substantive experience in physical security and technology
• Skilled in the management and use of SharePoint, Tableau, or other collaboration and work management software

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of crisis operations, risk management, and crisis communication best practices
• Experience in providing security oversight at settings with sensitive data and projects
• Experienced in corporate security for a global company
• Experience writing and publishing security standards and policies
• Skilled in developing metrics and in conducting security-related trend analysis
• Experience in conducting basic investigations / fact finding
• Ability to design, develop, and deliver security awareness training programs
• Understanding of business continuity and incident command system
• Experience with the collection and analysis of threat intelligence

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.