Physical Security Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
AmazonPhysical Security Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
AmazonLocation
Austin, TX
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/5/2026
Compensation
$116,800 - $160,000 per year
Job description
The Physical Security Engineer at AWS will lead security designs for data centers across the Americas Region. This role involves collaborating with a diverse team of engineers and security experts to ensure safe and resilient data center facilities. The engineer will provide technical guidance and influence AWS global security standards while working on innovative solutions. The position offers opportunities for mentorship and career growth within an inclusive culture that values diverse experiences.
Requirements
- 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering experience in mission critical facilities such as data centers, power generation, or oil and gas facilities.
- 4+ years of commissioning experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities.
- Professional Engineer License.
- Experience with building codes and regulations for your region.
- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
Responsibilities
- Lead designs for physical security elements for data center projects.
- Collaborate with other security organizations within AWS to develop design standards.
- Communicate conceptual designs to internal stakeholders and external consultants.
- Participate in maintenance Basis of Design and prototype design for physical security elements.
- Create security design scope of work for design RFPs.
- Review and direct the work of physical security engineering design consultants.
- Manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.
- Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, and construction reviews.
Benefits
- Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
3,290
FY2026
Approval rate
99.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
32,937
FY2026
Entry-level share
10.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+9%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-44%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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