Physical Security Engineer (US)

Nscale

$150K — $175K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in physical security, critical infrastructure, or related programs
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience with hyperscale data centers and large-scale infrastructure
  • Proven cross-functional program management skills
  • Knowledge of security system integration and commissioning
  • Understanding of cybersecurity for operational technology
  • Preferred certification in security management or program management

Responsibilities

  • Review architectural designs for compliance with Nscale standards
  • Evaluate proposed design changes and provide technical approvals
  • Collaborate with Data Center Infrastructure during project development
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in physical security design
  • Conduct installation quality inspections during construction
  • Support issue resolution and technical guidance throughout construction
  • Coordinate electronic security commissioning and operational readiness

Benefits

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Dynamic progression plans tailored to personal ambitions
  • Human-first flexibility with a focus on work-life balance
  • Opportunities to shape AI infrastructure deployment
  • Participation in a competitive benefits package including health and retirement plans
Full Job Description
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.


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.

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

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