Security Project Engineer (Nashville, TN)

Redcloud Consulting, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

RedCloud Consulting, Inc. seeks a Security Project Engineer to support immediate client operations in the Nashville, TN metro area.

The role serves as the owner’s representative for physical security across data center construction, driving onsite coordination and ensuring adherence to design standards. You will own 3–4 data center projects within a 60-minute drive, coordinate with GCs and SIs, review drawings, lead kickoff meetings, and drive commissioning and closeout, while maintaining QA/QC

Qualifications

• 5+ 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.
• Prior QA/QC experience in physical security spaces strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in data centers or other highly regulated environments strongly preferred.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional construction teams.

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 GC’s and SI’s to execute work in alignment with approved security designs.
• Facilitate coordination between security integrators and other trades to resolve conflicts and maintain logical work sequencing.
• Participate in regular onsite project meetings to track progress, address blockers, and report status.

Skills

Security systems

Construction coordination

QA/QC experience

Travel willingness

Interpreting drawings

Job description

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

Location: Nashville, TN 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.

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.
• Validatemockupsandsubsequentfield installations against drawings and design standards.
• Conduct comprehensive site validation using the SORT Checklist todetermineturnover readiness.

Issue Management & Communication

• Identifyand document onsite issues proactively; collaborate with design teams and SME’s to develop improvement plans.
• Act asthecentral pointfor escalation of onsite security issues and RFI’s, ensuringtimelyresolution.

Commissioning & Project Closeout

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

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 5+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 spacestronglypreferred.
• Prior experience in data centers and/or other highly regulated environmentsstronglypreferred.
• Experience coordinatingcross-functionalconstruction teams.
• Ability to interpret A/E drawings and technical design standards.
• Excellent communication,problem solving, andissue managementcapabilities.
• 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 - $114,000(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.