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Senior Physical Security Engineer

Senior Manager, Internal Communications - Greenhouse · Africa

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Type
Job
Organisation
Senior Manager, Internal Communications - Greenhouse
Location
Africa
Work mode
On-site
Deadline
Rolling / not stated
Posted
13 Sep 2026

About this job

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position Summary&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Physical Security Engineer provides regional engineering leadership for physical security systems throughout the planning, design, construction, and commissioning lifecycle. This role ensures every new data center is designed and deployed in accordance with Nscale&#39;s global physical security standards while serving as the primary regional engineering authority.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Physical Security Engineer works closely with architects, consultants, system integrators, and the Data Center Infrastructure organization to ensure physical security requirements are incorporated early into project designs and maintained through final delivery.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Primary Responsibilities&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Review architectural and engineering designs for compliance with Nscale standards.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Partner with DCI during planning and design development.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Review security consultant designs, shop drawings, and equipment submittals.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Evaluate proposed changes to scope and specifications.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Serve as technical approval authority for physical security design changes.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Support engineering coordination throughout construction.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Perform installation quality inspections and milestone walkthroughs.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Support commissioning and operational turnover activities.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Provide technical support during construction and issue resolution.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Serve as the regional technical subject matter expert for physical security design and systems engineering.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Success Measures&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Reduced design changes during construction.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Consistent implementation of global standards.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Improved installation quality.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Successful commissioning and customer acceptance.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Reduced engineering-related project delays.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Education &amp;amp; Experience&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Bachelor&#39;s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Security Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;8+ years of experience&lt;/strong&gt; leading complex physical security, critical infrastructure, construction, or technology deployment programs.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Experience delivering physical security systems for hyperscale data centers, mission-critical facilities, or other large-scale infrastructure projects.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Experience managing cross-functional programs involving design, construction, networking, operations, procurement, and customer stakeholders.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Experience coordinating commissioning, operational readiness, and transition to operations.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Experience working with security system integrators, engineering consultants, general contractors, and owner representatives.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Technical Knowledge&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Access control systems (Genetec preferred)&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Video surveillance systems&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Security networking fundamentals&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Structured cabling infrastructure&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Low-voltage systems&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Security design standards&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Electronic security commissioning&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Security system integration&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Cybersecurity fundamentals for operational technology&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Certifications (Preferred)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Certified Protection Professional (CPP)&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Genetec Security Center Certification&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent (TPM)&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;BICSI RCDD&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Equal Opportunities Statement&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. 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