Jason Huff

Background

Job Description

I lead the team that provide physically secure environments for Amazon’s emerging technology development, including Project Kuiper, as well as Amazon’s subsidiary companies such as Whole Foods and Ring.

I am the Regional Security Manager for Project Kuiper & Special Projects at Amazon, where I deliver security operations programs that enable the success of my business customers. Throughout my 20+ years as a security leader in complex environments across the globe, I've developed and executed physical security operations, investigations, executive protection, and threat management strategies that protected people and assets while enabling success for both corporate and government stakeholders.

Company Description

Amazon is a global retail, cloud computing, and technology provider

Employment History

2018-2024 - Director of Datacenter Physical Security, Microsoft
2006-2018 - Special Agent/Regional Security Officer - US Department of State
2001-2005 - Security Engineer - US Department of State

Education

BS Electrical Engineering - Seattle University (1999)
MA Security Management - American Military University (2004)
MBA - Seattle University (2022)

No civic involvement entered

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

Resume creation, job search, career path development.

 

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

Hybrid (mix of in-person and virtual). In person meeting in downtown Seattle.

Additional Information

As a partnership and relationship builder, I develop strong lines of communication with external organizations and build cross-functional teams to deliver security and risk management programs that support organizational goals. I am an active servant leader who creates empowering work environments that provide employees with the tools to succeed.

I'm proud to have built diverse teams that work across professional and cultural differences to deliver mission success. I strengthen our effectiveness by inviting constructive feedback and collaboration that leads to security improvements, providing new challenges that lead to enhanced skills and personal growth of individual team members, and developing skillsets within the team that address the company’s future needs within and outside of physical security.