Security Project Engineer (Chattanooga, TN/Bridgeport, AL)

Redcloud Consulting, Inc.; Bridgeport (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

RedCloud Consulting, Inc. seeks a Security Project Engineer to support immediate client operations as the dedicated owner’s representative for the physical security scope across data center construction projects.

Location extends to Chattanooga, TN and Bridgeport, AL Metro Area, with 3–4 projects per engineer within a 60‑minute drive. The role requires coordinating with GCs, SIs, and internal teams while guiding on-site security design and QA/QC activities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in physical security systems, construction engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related infrastructure.
• QA/QC experience in physical security space preferred.
• Data centers or other highly regulated environments preferred.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional construction teams.
• Ability to interpret A/E drawings and technical design standards.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and issue management capabilities.
• Willingness to travel within assigned metro areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan the security construction program with early engagement to enable smooth execution.
• Review A/E drawings, design standards, and related documents; provide expert guidance to GCs and SIs.
• Lead security kickoff meetings with all project stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for all physical security matters.
• Guide GCs and SIs to execute work in alignment with approved security designs.
• Coordinate between security integrators and other trades to resolve conflicts and maintain logical work sequencing.
• Participate in onsite project meetings to track progress, address blockers, and report status to construction teams.
• Drive Levels 2–4 of the security commissioning process with internal teams and SIs.
• Own and manage the security punch list to ensure deficiencies are corrected prior to system acceptance.
• Oversee the SORT closeout process for complete documentation and handover to SecOps.

Skills

Physical security systems

Construction engineering

Access control

Video surveillance

Intrusion detection

QA/QC

Data center experience

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Job description

RedCloud seeks a Security Project Engineer to support immediate client operations.

Location: Chattanooga, TN/Bridgeport, AL Metro Area

Overview:

The Security Project Engineer serves as thededicatedowner’s representative for the physical security scope across data center construction projects. This role drives onsite coordination, ensures adherence to security design standards, and acts as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, General Contractors (GCs), and Security Integrators (SIs). Each engineer will support 3–4 data center projects within a60minute drivein a givenmetro.

This role reports via dotted line to the sitedata center servicesteam, partners closely with onsite project teams, and aligns with theregional clientteamfor technical guidance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Pre-Construction & Strategic Planning

• Develop and plan the security construction program with early engagement to enable smooth execution.
• Review A/E drawings, design standards, and related documents;provideexpert guidance to GCs and SIs.
• Lead security kickoff meetings with all project stakeholders.

Onsite Execution & Coordination

• Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for all physical security matters.
• GuideGC’s and SI’s to execute work in alignment with approved security designs.
• Facilitate coordination between security integrators and other trades (electrical, civil, networking,etc.) to resolve conflicts andmaintainlogical work sequencing.
• Participate in—and when needed, organize—regular onsite project meetings to track progress, address blockers, and report status to construction teams.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Provide thorough reporting to the site construction manager to ensure all installations meet quality standards.
• Validate mockups and subsequent field installations against drawings and design standards.
• Conduct comprehensive site validation using the SORT Checklist to determine turnover readiness.

Issue Management & Communication

• Identify and document onsite issues proactively; collaborate with design teams and SME’s to develop improvement plans.
• Act as the central point for escalation of onsite security issues and RFI’s, ensuring timely resolution.

Commissioning & Project Closeout

• Drive Levels 2–4 of the security commissioning process, coordinating with SI’s, third-party commissioning agents, and internal teams.
• Own and manage the security punch list to ensure all deficienciesare corrected prior to system acceptance.
• Oversee the SORT closeout process to ensure complete and accurate documentation and smooth handover to SecOps.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 7+years of experience in physical security systems, construction engineering, ora relatedfield.
• Strong understanding of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related infrastructure.
• Prior experience in QA/QC work in the physical security space strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in data centers and/or other highly regulated environments strongly preferred.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional construction teams.
• Ability to interpret A/E drawings and technical design standards.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and issue management capabilities.
• Willingness to travel within assigned metro areas.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $100,000 - $112,000(USD) + bonus programs + benefits.

Benefits and bonus information can be found at https://www.redcloudconsulting.com/careers

RedCloudrequiresemployeeshavethe legal ability to workinthecountry hiredduring their employment period.Duringonboarding, proof of eligibility to work inthe applicable countrywillberequested.RedCloud does not provide visa sponsorship.

About Us:

RedCloud Consulting is a global business and technology consulting firm supporting clients across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. For more than two decades, RedCloud has partnered with organizations ranging from high-growth mid-market companies to global enterprises, helping them solve complex business and operational challenges—leveraging modern data platforms, artificial intelligence, and secure digital foundations to drive smarter decisions and scalable outcomes.

Anchored in a foundation of integrity-based consulting, RedCloud brings together senior-level experts who work side by side with client teams to design and implement durable, high-impact solutions. Our approach emphasizes trust, accountability, and long-term value—balancing stability, growth, and innovation to help organizations operate securely and confidently in an increasingly complex global environment.

RedCloud delivers a comprehensive range of services across its core practices: Data & AI, Delivery Excellence, Digital Solutions, Marketing & Sales, Privacy, Security, Data Center and Critical Infrastructure Security, and Strategy & Transformation. As our clients expand globally, so do we—providing consistent, expert support across regions while remaining agile, collaborative, and deeply invested in client success.

Recognized for both performance and culture, RedCloud has been named #1 Best Company to Work For in Washington (Mid-Sized Businesses) by Seattle Business Magazine, a “Fastest Growing Company” multiple times on the Inc. 500/5000 list, and recognized by Consulting Magazine as a Leader in Technology Consulting.