Physical Security Engineer
Nscale — London, England, United Kingdom · In-Person · Senior
Role description
Role Overview
The Physical Security Engineer provides regional engineering leadership for physical security systems throughout the planning, design, construction, and commissioning lifecycle. This role ensures every new data center is designed and deployed in accordance with Nscale's global physical security standards while serving as the primary regional engineering authority.
What You Will Do
Review architectural and engineering designs for compliance with Nscale standards, partner with DCI during planning and design development, and serve as technical approval authority for physical security design changes.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have experience leading complex physical security programs, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering physical security systems for hyperscale data centers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Security Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
- 8+ years of experience leading complex physical security, critical infrastructure, construction, or technology deployment programs
- Experience delivering physical security systems for hyperscale data centers, mission-critical facilities, or other large-scale infrastructure projects
- Experience managing cross-functional programs involving design, construction, networking, operations, procurement, and customer stakeholders
- Experience coordinating commissioning, operational readiness, and transition to operations
- Experience working with security system integrators, engineering consultants, general contractors, and owner representatives
Benefits
- Reduced design changes during construction
- Consistent implementation of global standards
- Improved installation quality
- Successful commissioning and customer acceptance
- Reduced engineering-related project delays