Regional Lead Physical Security Engineer – Hyperscale DCs

Nscale; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nscale is seeking a Physical Security Engineer to lead regional engineering for physical security across the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of data centers. You will ensure deployments meet global security standards and serve as the primary regional engineering authority.

You will collaborate with architects, consultants, and the Data Center Infrastructure organization to embed physical security requirements early in projects and maintain delivery through to turnover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience leading complex physical security, critical infrastructure, or deployment programs.
• Experience delivering physical security systems for hyperscale data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional programs involving design, construction, networking, operations, procurement and stakeholders.

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

Access control

Video surveillance

Security networking

Structured cabling

Low-voltage

Security design

Security commissioning

System integration

OT cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Job description

Nscale is seeking a Physical Security Engineer to lead regional engineering for physical security across the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of data centers. You will ensure deployments meet global security standards and serve as the primary regional engineering authority.

You will collaborate with architects, consultants, and the Data Center Infrastructure organization to embed physical security requirements early in projects and maintain delivery through to turnover.