Lead Principal Physical Security Engineer, Hyperscale Data Center Construction (Shackleford County, TX)

Oracle Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Oracle Corporation's OCI is expanding its data center portfolio and seeks a Lead Principal Physical Security Systems Engineer to serve as the senior technical authority on complex projects. The role collaborates with design, construction, security operations, networking, commissioning, and vendors to ensure systems meet OCI standards and are ready for operational use.

This full-time, onsite role at our new hyperscale facility in Shackelford County, Texas includes relocation assistance and travel

Qualifications

• Significant experience designing, delivering, or managing physical security systems in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, intercoms, perimeter security, and monitoring platforms.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specs, submittals, and commissioning documentation.
• Understanding of low-voltage construction, structured cabling, device installation, labeling, testing, and system integration.
• Proven ability to manage integrators, contractors, and vendors while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical authority for physical security systems on complex data center projects.
• Coordinate with design, construction, security operations, networking, commissioning, and vendors to ensure OCI standards and readiness for operation.
• Identify risks and ensure timely communication with field teams and leadership.
• Review vendor scope, change orders, pricing, and schedule impacts.

Skills

Physical security systems

Access control

Video surveillance

Intrusion detection

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

LenelS2

Genetec

Avigilon

CCure

Axis

Job description

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is expanding its data center portfolio to support global cloud and AI infrastructure. The Physical Security Systems team works across design, construction, commissioning, and operations to deliver reliable security systems for these facilities.

This Lead Principal Physical Security Systems Engineer serves as a senior technical authority for physical security systems on complex data center construction projects. The role works with design, construction, security operations, networking, commissioning, and vendor teams to ensure systems meet OCI standards and are ready for operational use.

NOTE: This is a full-time role located onsite at our new hyperscale facility in Shackelford County, Texas. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Required Qualifications

• Significant experience designing, delivering, or managing physical security systems in data centers, mission-critical facilities, large campuses, or similarly secure environments.
• Strong knowledge of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, intercoms, perimeter security, and security monitoring platforms.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, submittals, device schedules, and commissioning documentation.
• Understanding of low-voltage construction, structured cabling, device installation, labeling, testing, and system integration.
• Proven ability to manage integrators, contractors, and vendors while coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to identify technical, quality, and schedule risks and communicate clearly with field teams and leadership.
• Experience reviewing vendor scope, change orders, pricing, and schedule impacts.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, information technology, security management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to travel as needed for project delivery and site reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering physical security systems for hyperscale data centers, cloud infrastructure, or other mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with large campuses, high-density data halls, or projects with phased construction and operational handovers.
• Familiarity with enterprise access control, video management, intrusion detection, badging, visitor management, and security operations platforms.
• Experience integrating security systems with networks, building systems, life safety systems, and centralized monitoring.
• Knowledge of commissioning, integrated systems testing, deficiency tracking, and operational acceptance.
• Experience working with general contractors, security integrators, low-voltage contractors, design consultants, commissioning agents, and owner’s representatives.
• Experience developing security standards, installation details, inspection checklists, test scripts, or turnover documentation.
• Familiarity with applicable codes, regional requirements, and secure facility operations.
• Certifications such as PSP, CPP, PMP, RCDD, or BICSI, or relevant platform certifications for systems such as LenelS2, Genetec, Avigilon, CCure, or Axis.

What Success Looks Like

Security systems are installed consistently, function as intended, and are fully tested and documented before handover. The Principal Engineer identifies issues early, holds vendors accountable, and gives project and operations leaders a clear view of system readiness.