Regional Lead, Physical Security Design Engineer

Nscale; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nscale seeks a Physical Security Engineer to provide regional engineering leadership for physical security systems across planning, design, construction and commissioning of data centers.

You will work with architects, consultants and the Data Center Infrastructure team to embed security early in designs, ensure compliance with global standards, and serve as the regional authority for security design and systems engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Technology, Security Management or related field; 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.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural and engineering designs for compliance with Nscale standards.
• Partner with DCI during planning and design development.
• Review security consultant designs, shop drawings, and equipment submittals.
• Evaluate proposed changes to scope and specifications.
• Serve as technical approval authority for physical security design changes.
• Support engineering coordination throughout construction.
• Perform installation quality inspections and milestone walkthroughs.
• Support commissioning and operational turnover activities.
• Provide technical support during construction and issue resolution.
• Serve as the regional technical subject matter expert for physical security design and systems engineering.

Skills

Security design leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Security system integration

Cybersecurity fundamentals for OT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Genetec

Job description

Nscale seeks a Physical Security Engineer to provide regional engineering leadership for physical security systems across planning, design, construction and commissioning of data centers.

You will work with architects, consultants and the Data Center Infrastructure team to embed security early in designs, ensure compliance with global standards, and serve as the regional authority for security design and systems engineering.