Position Summary
The Physical Security Engineer provides regional engineering leadership for physical security systems throughout the planning, design, construction, and commissioning lifecycle, ensuring every new Nscale data center is designed and deployed in accordance with global physical security standards.
Primary Responsibilities
- Review architectural and engineering designs for compliance with Nscale standards.
- Partner with Data Center Infrastructure during planning and design development.
- Review security consultant designs, shop drawings, and equipment submittals.
- Serve as technical approval authority for physical security design changes.
- Perform installation quality inspections and milestone walkthroughs.
- Support commissioning and operational turnover activities.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, IT, Criminal Justice, Security Management, or related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience leading complex physical security, critical infrastructure, construction, or technology deployment programs.
- Experience delivering physical security systems for hyperscale data centers or mission-critical facilities.
Technical Knowledge
Access control systems (Genetec preferred), video surveillance systems, structured cabling infrastructure, low-voltage systems, and electronic security commissioning. Preferred certifications: ASIS PSP, CPP, Genetec Security Center Certification, PMP, BICSI RCDD.