Senior Physical Security Engineer

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

Position Summary

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.

The Physical Security Engineer works closely with architects, consultants, system integrators, and the Data Center Infrastructure organization to ensure physical security requirements are incorporated early into project designs and maintained through final delivery.

Primary 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.

Success Measures

• Reduced design changes during construction.
• Consistent implementation of global standards.
• Improved installation quality.
• Successful commissioning and customer acceptance.
• Reduced engineering-related project delays.

Education & Experience

• 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.

Technical Knowledge

• Access control systems (Genetec preferred)
• Video surveillance systems
• Security networking fundamentals
• Structured cabling infrastructure
• Low-voltage systems
• Security design standards
• Electronic security commissioning
• Security system integration
• Cybersecurity fundamentals for operational technology

Certifications (Preferred)

• ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
• Genetec Security Center Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent (TPM)
• BICSI RCDD

Equal Opportunities Statement

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role.

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