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Associate Physical Security Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Amazon

Location

Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/17/2026

Compensation

$96,600 - $160,000 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
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Job description

As an Associate Physical Security Engineer at AWS, you will lead the design of security elements for data centers in the Americas Region. You will work with a diverse team of engineers and specialists to enhance AWS global data center security standards. This role involves collaborating with various AWS teams to ensure the highest safety and security standards while maintaining cost-effectiveness. You will also review new technologies and security measures to improve AWS's security posture.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • NETA or ASHRAE certification or commissioning specific education courses
  • Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission critical facilities, especially data centers
  • Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
  • Knowledge of commercial or industrial power systems or mechanical systems
  • Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
  • Experience using a variety of web-based and other software tools for calculation and data processing

Responsibilities

  • Lead designs for physical security elements for data center projects in collaboration with a Sr. Physical Security Engineer.
  • Collaborate with other security organizations within AWS to develop design standards and evaluate cost, risk, and benefits of designs.
  • Communicate conceptual designs to internal stakeholders and external consultants.
  • Participate in the maintenance of basis of design, prototype design, and template specifications for physical security elements.
  • Review and direct the work of physical security engineering design consultants.
  • Manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.
  • Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants.

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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