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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
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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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- ADT23
- Amazon18
- Summit Fire & Security15
- Apple13
- M.C. Dean13
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software127
- Consulting & Professional Services40
- Manufacturing29
- Electronics & Hardware25
- Investment & Asset Management19
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security program manager jobs.
- Five or more years of experience managing information security programs or projects
- Hands-on experience with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, or SOC 2 compliance
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
- Demonstrated ability to manage risk assessments, audits, and remediation tracking across an organization
- Experience communicating security program status and risks to executive and non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with GRC platforms such as ServiceNow, Archer, or similar governance and risk tools
Tips for Your Security Program Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to each framework
Security program managers are often hired against a specific framework, whether NIST, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP. Pull the exact framework names from each job posting and mirror that language in your experience bullets so your resume clears automated screening.
Quantify program scope not just outcomes
Hiring managers want to see the scale you've managed: number of controls implemented, teams coordinated, or audit findings remediated. Replace vague impact statements with scope details that show how large and complex your programs actually were.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists security program manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by clearance requirements upfront
Many security program manager roles in defense and government contracting require an active clearance. Sort openings by whether they require a clearance before applying, so you're not investing time in roles that will screen you out at the offer stage.
Prepare a program lifecycle case study
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a security program you built or inherited and improved. Prepare a concise narrative covering scope, stakeholder alignment, risk decisions you made, and measurable results, ready to adapt to behavioral and situational questions.
Negotiate scope before title or compensation
Security program manager roles vary widely in authority: some own enterprise-wide programs, others support a single product line. Before negotiating compensation, clarify reporting structure, budget ownership, and whether you'll have direct reports, since these define the role's actual seniority.
Security Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most security program managers?
The companies hiring the most security program managers right now include ADT, Amazon, and Summit Fire & Security, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is strongest at large technology companies, federal contractors, and regulated industries like financial services and healthcare.
How many security program manager jobs are remote?
About 30% of security program manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the security field. Governance, risk, and compliance-focused positions tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles tied to classified government programs or physical infrastructure typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a security program manager?
Most security program managers move into the role after several years as a security analyst, security engineer, or IT project manager. Building experience with risk assessments, compliance audits, and cross-functional projects matters more than any single credential. Earning a CISM or CISSP strengthens your candidacy, and managing a security initiative end-to-end, even in a supporting role, is often the deciding factor in landing the first program management title.
Can you get a security program manager job without direct program management experience?
You can get a security program manager job without the exact title if you've led security initiatives, coordinated remediation efforts, or managed compliance projects in a prior role. Emphasize scope, stakeholder coordination, and risk decision-making in your resume rather than formal project management credentials. Starting with a program coordinator or security operations lead role at a larger organization is a practical path to the full program manager level.
What does the security program manager interview process look like?
The interview process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your background and framework experience, followed by a technical or competency interview where you walk through a security program you've managed. Later rounds usually involve a panel with engineering, legal, or compliance stakeholders and a scenario exercise asking how you'd build or mature a specific program. Some employers include a written case study or presentation as a final step.
Where can I find and apply to security program manager jobs?
You can find and apply to security program manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing. There's no separate signup step required before you apply.
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