DESCRIPTION

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of more than 3,000 satellites in low Earth orbit. Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
Export Control Requirement:
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.
The Kuiper Ground Infrastructure Services team is looking for a forward thinking, results-oriented, and innovative Security Manager who will take a lead role in ensuring the secure operations of Kuiper Ground Infrastructure environments. The candidate will have the ability to develop strategy and lead Kuiper Ground Infrastructure security operations across multiple sites in the AMER region.
Operate with a high-level of discretion, will require creativity and judgment. The ideal candidate will be confident, decisive, influential and an innovative leader who can communicate a compelling and comprehensive set of outcomes to be achieved.

Key job responsibilities

• Have presence and influence to define and enforce high standards for programs you lead, implement and monitor at all levels.
• Coordinate security investigations and risk/threat assessments.
• Be comfortable with ambiguity, and be able to define structure, processes and standards where none yet exist.
• Deliver on the physical security mission and tenets; mitigating risk and balancing tradeoffs in cost, efficiency and operational challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to assess security risks and implement physical security measures and controls at the high Amazon bar.
• Work directly with Kuiper business partners to deliver “security as a service” that safeguards life, data, and property, while facilitating business operations in a complex and fluid environment.
• Ensure Kuiper Ground Terminal operations consistently meet the high bar for physical security.
• Up to 25% travel required both domestic and international
• Ability to deliver a compelling written business cases and drive physical security initiatives.

A day in the life
As a Kuiper Security Manager, will be expected to implement and verify compliance with security procedures, standards and policies; while optimizing the effectiveness and efficiency of physical security at our sites. Champion new initiatives for the physical security team and oversee operations in coordination with multiple business partner teams.
Build trust, establish and maintain customer relationship with Kuiper business partners to a comprehensive strategy that enhances security, while enabling our partners to scale Kuiper services.
Perform risk analysis for the Kuiper ground terminal sites, particularly with respect to level of crime, terrorism, and threats from natural and man-made disasters.
Partner effectively with internal customers in evaluating current and future policies, security services, campaigns, processes and initiatives.
Liaison with local, state, federal, and international law enforcement agencies for the locations of the Kuiper ground terminal sites.
About the team
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years physical security experience leading and implementing multiple security best practices
• 3+ years professional experience in leading large, global compliance programs
• 3+ years experience in law enforcement, loss prevention, risk management, supply chain management, or other related field
• 2+ years data collection experience with root cause analysis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A curious self-starter with a proven track record of diving into unknown territory, learning new concepts, and pushing your comfort zone.
• An effective multi-tasker who navigates a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with grace and efficiency.
• Excellent at creating and maintaining working relationships across all levels and disciplines, receptive to feedback and input from others, and quick to apply changes.
• Work with internal subject matter experts to gather information, synthesize business and technical concepts, build strategic business metrics, and write original content that drives decision-making.
  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.
  Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $91,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $196,300/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site

• Have presence and influence to define and enforce high standards for programs you lead, implement and monitor at all levels.
• Coordinate security investigations and risk/threat assessments.
• Be comfortable with ambiguity, and be able to define structure, processes and standards where none yet exist.
• Deliver on the physical security mission and tenets; mitigating risk and balancing tradeoffs in cost, efficiency and operational challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to assess security risks and implement physical security measures and controls at the high Amazon bar.
• Work directly with Kuiper business partners to deliver “security as a service” that safeguards life, data, and property, while facilitating business operations in a complex and fluid environment.
• Ensure Kuiper Ground Terminal operations consistently meet the high bar for physical security.
• Up to 25% travel required both domestic and international
• Ability to deliver a compelling written business cases and drive physical security initiatives