TRAFFIC Western Cape

Security Program Manager, Infrastructure Physical Security

Amazon

Job Description

Security Program Manager, Infrastructure Physical Security

Job ID: Amazon Data Services Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.

You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

We are looking for a Security Program Manager to be responsible for building and improving processes for project management and project planning and working across all levels and functions of the organization. The role is responsible for the life cycle management of data center physical security systems and technologies including, but not limited to: Access Control, Intrusion Detection, and Video Surveillance systems. Stakeholders include construction, facilities engineering, cabling groups, finance and procurement, among others. A successful Security Program Manager in this role will not be afraid to dive deep, ask challenging questions about complex and ambiguous activities, and get stuff done.

Key Job Responsibilities
  • Serve as the key business partner working directly with service business partners and internal stakeholders (primarily infrastructure, physical security and operations teams).
  • Collaborate with engineers, technicians, project managers, and Sr. Leaders to develop your programs.
  • Drive process change and improvement across multiple business and program teams.
  • Report ad hoc, weekly, and monthly program and operating metrics.
  • Run meetings, create and maintain timelines, and keep large, diverse groups informed of progress and obstacles.
  • Manage security system integration vendor contracts to deliver projects.
  • Communicate the status of programs with customers, stakeholders and conduct program reviews.
  • Must be willing to travel 15% of the time as required when launching new locations (Domestically and Internationally).
Basic Qualifications
  • 2+ years of overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors experience
  • Experience overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors
  • 5+ years of project management (including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk and critical path management) experience
  • Experience managing and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
  • Experience in a procurement organization performing vendor management, contract management, negotiating complex purchases, and bidding
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with security equipment such as intrusion detection devices, access control systems, etc.
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite
  • BA/BS degree or higher in related field of architecture, engineering, or project management. PSP, CPP, PMP Certification will be an added advantage.

Posted: May 2, 2026 (Updated about 13 hours ago)

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$104,920/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Critical Thinking Active Listening Coordination Reading Comprehension Time Management
Common Technologies
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Job Overview

Date Posted
03 May 2026
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

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Job Outlook
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