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Security Program Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field. Employers initiate the PERM labor certification through DOL before filing an I-140 petition, making sponsorship a multi-stage commitment that typically takes two to four years for most nationalities.
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider of virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services all over the world. Our customers trust us to handle their data with air-tight security measures, which is something that we guarantee.
The AWS Data Center Security team is looking for a creative, innovative, results-oriented program manager in Georgia/Atlanta area to lead security and security-systems projects and programs in the data center environment. The ideal candidate will be able to contribute to a collaborative and productive environment with a strong service-oriented culture among multiple diverse and highly skilled teams of project and program managers. These teams are responsible for the design, installation, and evolution of physical security systems and programs to include intrusion detection, access control/management, CCTV, screening, emergency response, etc.
A successful candidate will have the ability to manage difficult and interdependent projects with a regional impact. You will be responsible for enabling the interpretation of Threat Assessments and AWS Physical Security Standards to assure the proper security mitigations are selected and implemented to meet the unique challenges in each area. You will be responsible for collaborating cross-functionally to assure each data center meets the high standards AWS sets for physical security. You must also ensure local security teams have the technical knowledge and resources necessary to meet the ongoing physical security mission.
Key job responsibilities
- Project Management for physical security systems related to new construction, expansion, and retrofit projects.
- Preparation of physical security project lifecycle management including bid packages, specifications, drawings, code compliance, vendor management, budget, change orders, and close-out documentation.
- Contemporary knowledge of emerging physical security technologies to assess their applicability within the AWS physical security program.
- Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for leadership to make strategic decisions regarding technology and procedure.
- Balance performance metrics such as physical security system installation vendor service delivery performance, actual spend vs. budget variance, cost reduction goal attainment, post installation defect rates, physical security program analysis, etc.
- Manage vendors for the on-boarding, RFQ, bid, contract, QA/QC, and support processes.
- Effectively and accurately manage multi-million dollar budgets for infrastructure projects and initiatives.
- Collaborate across teams and provide support for global initiatives.
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working on physical security design and implementation of Access Control/Intrusion Detection and CCTV Surveillance systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to communicate/brief effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals regarding physical security standards and system designs.
- Experience in the delivery of physical security projects or programs within an enterprise setting.
- Background in any of the following: Physical Security Design, Security Systems Deployment, Physical Security Operations, Security Architecture, Construction Management.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and/or physical security designs.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully influence stakeholders without formal authority, leading cross functional teams across geographies and business units.
- PSP, CPP, PMP Certification; Training in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), Certification or experience with Lenel Access Control System.
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, GA, ATLANTA
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $140,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider of virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services all over the world. Our customers trust us to handle their data with air-tight security measures, which is something that we guarantee.
The AWS Data Center Security team is looking for a creative, innovative, results-oriented program manager in Georgia/Atlanta area to lead security and security-systems projects and programs in the data center environment. The ideal candidate will be able to contribute to a collaborative and productive environment with a strong service-oriented culture among multiple diverse and highly skilled teams of project and program managers. These teams are responsible for the design, installation, and evolution of physical security systems and programs to include intrusion detection, access control/management, CCTV, screening, emergency response, etc.
A successful candidate will have the ability to manage difficult and interdependent projects with a regional impact. You will be responsible for enabling the interpretation of Threat Assessments and AWS Physical Security Standards to assure the proper security mitigations are selected and implemented to meet the unique challenges in each area. You will be responsible for collaborating cross-functionally to assure each data center meets the high standards AWS sets for physical security. You must also ensure local security teams have the technical knowledge and resources necessary to meet the ongoing physical security mission.
Key job responsibilities
- Project Management for physical security systems related to new construction, expansion, and retrofit projects.
- Preparation of physical security project lifecycle management including bid packages, specifications, drawings, code compliance, vendor management, budget, change orders, and close-out documentation.
- Contemporary knowledge of emerging physical security technologies to assess their applicability within the AWS physical security program.
- Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for leadership to make strategic decisions regarding technology and procedure.
- Balance performance metrics such as physical security system installation vendor service delivery performance, actual spend vs. budget variance, cost reduction goal attainment, post installation defect rates, physical security program analysis, etc.
- Manage vendors for the on-boarding, RFQ, bid, contract, QA/QC, and support processes.
- Effectively and accurately manage multi-million dollar budgets for infrastructure projects and initiatives.
- Collaborate across teams and provide support for global initiatives.
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working on physical security design and implementation of Access Control/Intrusion Detection and CCTV Surveillance systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to communicate/brief effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals regarding physical security standards and system designs.
- Experience in the delivery of physical security projects or programs within an enterprise setting.
- Background in any of the following: Physical Security Design, Security Systems Deployment, Physical Security Operations, Security Architecture, Construction Management.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and/or physical security designs.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully influence stakeholders without formal authority, leading cross functional teams across geographies and business units.
- PSP, CPP, PMP Certification; Training in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), Certification or experience with Lenel Access Control System.
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, GA, ATLANTA
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $140,000.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Security Program Manager
Align your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM ties the green card to a specific job description, so your degree and experience must match what the employer advertises. A security-focused master's degree or CISSP certification strengthens the EB-2 case and reduces the risk of a DOL audit.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search the OFLC Wage Search to find companies that have filed PERM applications for security management roles. Defense contractors, cloud infrastructure firms, and financial institutions file most frequently and already have established immigration workflows.
Verify the role's prevailing wage tier early
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and job zone. Security Program Manager roles often land in Wage Level III or IV, so confirm this using OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer to avoid a costly re-determination later.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 before accepting an offer
If the employer writes the job description to require a master's degree, the petition qualifies under EB-2 and may offer a shorter wait for many nationalities. Discuss this with your employer's immigration counsel before the PERM posting begins, since the category is locked in at that stage.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter Security Program Manager openings by green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. You'll surface employers whose I-140 filings show a real track record with EB-2 and EB-3 petitions rather than relying on job postings that vaguely mention sponsorship eligibility.
Confirm the recruitment period timing with your employer
PERM requires employers to complete a mandatory recruitment period before DOL will accept the application. Ask HR when that process starts, since delays between your hire date and PERM filing affect your priority date and the overall timeline to permanent residency.
Green Card Security Program Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Program Manager role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are possible depending on how the employer writes the job requirements. If the position requires a master's degree or its equivalent in a security-related field, the role can qualify under EB-2. A bachelor's degree requirement places it under EB-3 as a professional. The employer's legal team sets this when drafting the PERM job description, so it's worth clarifying before the process begins.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, subject to an annual lottery, and must be renewed every few years. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent and has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six to eighteen months, and the full process typically runs two to four years or more depending on your country of birth.
What does the PERM process require from the employer specifically?
The employer must conduct a formal recruitment campaign for the role, document that no qualified U.S. workers applied, and file the PERM application with DOL. For a Security Program Manager position, the job duties and minimum requirements in the posting become legally binding for the life of the green card. Any significant change to the role after PERM approval can require restarting the process.
Where can I find Security Program Manager jobs with active green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Security Program Manager roles by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, so you can focus on companies that have sponsored similar positions before rather than those that only claim to be open to sponsorship. Checking employer PERM and I-140 track records before applying saves significant time in the search process.
Can I change employers while my green card is being processed?
Yes, but the rules differ by stage. If your I-140 has been approved for 180 days or more and your I-485 is pending, AC21 portability may allow you to move to a substantially similar role without restarting the process. For Security Program Manager positions, USCIS evaluates whether the new role's duties and requirements are comparable to those in the approved I-140 petition.