Senior Manager, Physical Security, Amazon Leo Ground Infrastructure

Amazon•Austin, TX

About The Position

Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity. The Amazon Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Infrastructure Physical Security team is responsible for protecting people, assets, and critical services at Ground Gateway Terminal sites across the globe. We leverage security technologies, comprehensive risk management programs, and robust operational procedures to safeguard our expanding network of ground gateways that enable next-generation satellite communications. As a Senior Manager on this team, you will play a pivotal role in building and leading a world-class security organization. At Amazon, leaders are expected to raise the bar continuously—developing talent, driving innovation, and taking full ownership of complex challenges that directly impact our mission-critical infrastructure.

Requirements

10+ years of hiring, developing, and leading high-performing teams experience
5+ years of security-related professional experience
Experience leading the design, automation, deployment, and support of large-scale infrastructure
Experience in risk assessment and enabling organizations to make security decisions
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing operational metrics
Travel up to 25% of the time
Experience taking a leading role in building complex software or computing infrastructure that has been successfully delivered to customers
Experience driving projects to improve operations and support-related processes
Experience applying threat modeling or other risk identification techniques or equivalent
Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Build, hire, and mentor a globally distributed team of Technical Infrastructure Program Managers and Regional Security Managers across Seattle, Austin, London, and Singapore
Design and implement comprehensive physical security strategies customized to the unique regulatory, cultural, and operational requirements of each country where our infrastructure operates
Partner with senior leadership to ensure security strategy aligns seamlessly with business objectives, growth initiatives, and long-term vision
Collaborate cross-functionally with Amazon's internal security teams to create unified, enterprise-wide security postures
Manage multiple concurrent projects and initiatives while effectively influencing stakeholders, negotiating with vendors, and coordinating with internal and external partners
Articulate complex security visions, detailed roadmaps, and technical solutions in compelling business terms for both team members and executive audiences
Establish and track operational metrics that drive continuous improvement and demonstrate program effectiveness
Identify emerging risks and opportunities, developing proactive measures and strategic approaches to physical security challenges
Cultivate a culture of operational excellence through data-driven decision making and continuous learning
Mentor team members and create clear career progression pathways that enable them to take on increasing levels of responsibility
Foster an environment where innovation thrives and team members feel empowered to solve complex problems