Physical Security Engineer (US)

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Equity and bonus opportunities

Flexible paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan participation

Job summary

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

You’ll work with architects, consultants, system integrators, and the Data Center Infrastructure team to embed physical security requirements early in designs and maintain them through delivery, commissioning, and operations.

Qualifications

• 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 coordinating commissioning, operational readiness, and transition to operations.

Responsibilities

• Design review and governance: evaluate designs for compliance with security standards.
• Cross-functional engineering coordination: partner with Data Center Infrastructure and stakeholders.
• Construction quality and issue resolution: support coordination, inspections, and issue resolution.
• Commissioning and operational turnover: support electronic security commissioning and readiness for operations.

Skills

Access control systems

Video surveillance

Security networking

Low-voltage systems

Cybersecurity fundamentals for OT

Genetec experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, IT, Criminal Justice, Security Management, or related discipline

Tools

Genetec Security Center

Security system integration

Job description

About Nscale

Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.

We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you’ll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you’ll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Physical Security Engineer to provide regional engineering leadership for physical security systems throughout the planning, design, construction, and commissioning lifecycle.

You’ll serve as the primary regional engineering authority, working closely with architects, consultants, system integrators, and the Data Center Infrastructure organization to incorporate physical security requirements early in project designs and maintain them through final delivery.

Your work will help ensure every new data center is designed and deployed in accordance with Nscale’s global physical security standards, improving installation quality, commissioning outcomes, and project delivery.

What you'll be doing

Design review and governance

• Review architectural and engineering designs for compliance with Nscale standards.
• Review security consultant designs, shop drawings, and equipment submittals.
• Evaluate proposed changes to scope and specifications.
• Serve as the technical approval authority for physical security design changes.

Cross-functional engineering coordination

• Partner with the Data Center Infrastructure organization during planning and design development.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, system integrators, and project stakeholders throughout delivery.
• Serve as the regional technical subject matter expert for physical security design and systems engineering.

Construction quality and issue resolution

• Support engineering coordination throughout construction.
• Perform installation quality inspections and milestone walkthroughs.
• Provide technical support during construction and issue resolution.

Commissioning and operational turnover

• Support electronic security commissioning activities.
• Coordinate operational readiness and transition to operations.
• Help drive successful customer acceptance and final delivery.

KPIs

• Reduced design changes during construction
• Consistent implementation of global standards
• Improved installation quality
• Successful commissioning and customer acceptance

About You

• 8+ years of experience leading complex physical security, critical infrastructure, construction, or technology deployment programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Security Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 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.
• Knowledge of access control systems, video surveillance, security networking, structured cabling, low-voltage systems, security design standards, electronic security commissioning, and system integration.
• Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals for operational technology.
• Genetec experience is preferred.
• ASIS PSP, CPP, Genetec Security Center, PMP or equivalent technical program management certification, or BICSI RCDD certification is preferred.

What we can offer you

At Nscale, you'll find a collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment where your contributions spark real impact. We're building something extraordinary, and we want you at the core.

• Highly competitive US compensation package (base + bonus + equity), with performance reviews every 12 months.
• Join one of the fastest-growing AI infrastructure companies — your chance to directly shape how global AI capacity is planned and deployed.
• Expect a dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions. Grow by leading critical cross-functional initiatives and shaping capital strategy — always with our full support.
• Human-First Flexibility: We treat you as humans first. Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life's moments.

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.

For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here.

The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

Salary Range

$150,000 — $175,000 USD

For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here.