Principal, Data Center Physical Security Systems Delivery

Oracle; New Mexico; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Oracle is looking for a Principal Data Center Physical Security Systems Engineer responsible for technical leadership and vendor management across data center construction projects. This role integrates physical security systems ensuring compliance with reliability and operational requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing physical security systems in high-density or mission-critical environments, ensuring effective collaboration across teams and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering physical security systems in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Deep technical knowledge of access control and surveillance systems.
• Proven vendor and cross-functional team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject-matter expert for all physical security systems.
• Define and enforce technical standards and design requirements.
• Coordinate with teams to resolve field issues.

Skills

Physical security systems design and delivery

Access control systems

Video surveillance

Intrusion detection

Perimeter security

Vendor management

Construction documentation review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Technology, Security Management, or related field

Job description

Overview

Principal Data Center Physical Security Systems Engineer – responsible for technical leadership, design coordination, vendor management, and delivery of physical security systems across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure data center construction projects. The role ensures systems meet reliability, scalability, cybersecurity, and operational readiness requirements.

Location & Relocation

Based in El Paso, TX/Las Cruces, NM. Relocation assistance available. Applicants must currently reside in or be willing to relocate to the area.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject‑matter expert for all physical security systems (access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, intercoms, perimeter security, etc.).
• Define, review, and enforce technical standards and design requirements; identify gaps, constructability issues, and integration risks early.
• Oversee vendor and contractor execution of installation, configuration, testing, commissioning, and turnover.
• Track vendor scope, schedule, quality, and cost performance; review change orders, scope changes, and pricing assumptions.
• Coordinate with construction, low‑voltage, electrical, and security teams to resolve field issues and support project sequencing.
• Integrate physical security with data center operations, network, BMS/controls, life safety, and facility management.
• Develop and support QA/QC processes; review inspection records, test scripts, commissioning plans, and documentation.
• Track punch list items and ensure all systems are fully tested, documented, and ready for operational acceptance.
• Act as liaison among design, construction, security operations, commissioning, procurement, networking, and facilities teams; support scheduling, risk registers, readiness trackers, and executive reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement of delivery processes, design standardization, cost, schedule, and quality.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong experience delivering physical security systems in data centers, high‑density campuses, or mission‑critical facilities.
• Deep technical knowledge of access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, intercom, perimeter security, badging, security networks, and monitoring platforms.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, device schedules, and commissioning documentation.
• Understanding of low‑voltage construction, structured cabling, pathways, device installation, labeling, testing, and integration.
• Proven vendor, contractor, and cross‑functional team management.
• Experience supporting construction delivery from design coordination through installation, testing, commissioning, closeout, and operational turnover.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills at executive, engineering, and field levels.
• Commercial awareness: reviewing vendor scope, change orders, pricing, schedule impacts, and performance.
• Ability to operate independently in a matrixed environment with multiple active projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Technology, Security Management, or related field.
• Ability to travel as required for site inspections and vendor engagements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hyperscale data centers or cloud infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of AI infrastructure campuses and high‑density data halls.
• Familiarity with enterprise access control, video management, intrusion detection, badging, visitor management, and security operations platforms.
• Understanding of global security standards, regional codes, and secure facility operations.
• Experience in commissioning, integrated systems testing, operational turnover, and facility acceptance processes.
• Professional certifications such as PSP, CPP, PMP, RCDD, BICSI, Lenel/S2, Genetec, Avigilon, CCure, Axis, OSHA, or related credentials.
• Experience developing standards, templates, inspection checklists, test scripts, or delivery playbooks.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Physical security systems design and delivery
• Access control, video surveillance, intrusions, intercom, perimeter security
• Security systems integration, low‑voltage construction, data center infrastructure delivery
• Vendor and contractor management; QA/QC and commissioning readiness
• Construction documentation review, risk identification, change order analysis, cross‑functional coordination

Key Attributes

• Subject‑matter credibility and ownership of delivery outcomes
• Detail oriented with focus on quality, reliability, and operational readiness
• Influential communication with vendors and internal teams without direct authority
• Fast‑moving construction mindset, problem‑solving skill, and stakeholder collaboration
• Commitment to safety, security, quality, and continuous improvement

What Success Looks Like

• Physical security systems consistently delivered to OCI standards.
• Improved consistency across access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, intercom, and perimeter deployments.
• Technical and field issues identified and resolved before impacting milestones.
• Vendors held accountable for quality, schedule, documentation, and performance.
• Smooth commissioning and operational acceptance, strengthening OCI’s global standards and lessons‑learned practices.

Compliance & EEO Statement

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client‑facing roles may be required to comply with applicable immunization/occupational health mandates and/or drug testing requirements.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and protected veterans’ status.