Regional Physical Security Engineer (Data Centers)

Nscale; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible PTO

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Nscale is seeking a Physical Security Engineer to provide regional engineering leadership for physical security systems across new data centers. You will work with architects, consultants, and the Data Center Infrastructure team to embed security requirements early in designs and maintain them through delivery.

With 8+ years of leadership in physical security, you will drive governance, design reviews, and commissioning to ensure alignment with global standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years leading physical security/critical infrastructure programs.
• Experience delivering security systems for hyperscale data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience coordinating commissioning, operations readiness, and turnover.

Responsibilities

• Design review and governance of physical security designs and changes.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, and stakeholders during delivery.
• Support construction quality inspections and issue resolutions.
• Facilitate commissioning activities and operational turnover to operations.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Security systems knowledge

Cybersecurity basics

Access control & video surveillance

Security design standards

Genetec experience

Education

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

Tools

Genetec Security Center

Job description

Nscale is seeking a Physical Security Engineer to provide regional engineering leadership for physical security systems across new data centers. You will work with architects, consultants, and the Data Center Infrastructure team to embed security requirements early in designs and maintain them through delivery.

With 8+ years of leadership in physical security, you will drive governance, design reviews, and commissioning to ensure alignment with global standards.