Lead Principal Physical Security Engineer, Hyperscale Data Center Construction (Port Washington, WI)
About The Position
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is expanding its data center portfolio to support global cloud and AI infrastructure. The Physical Security Systems team works across design, construction, commissioning, and operations to deliver reliable security systems for these facilities. The Lead Principal Physical Security Systems Engineer serves as a senior technical authority for physical security systems on complex data center construction projects. The role works with design, construction, security operations, networking, commissioning, and vendor teams to ensure systems meet OCI standards and are ready for operational use. This is a full-time, onsite role at OCI’s new hyperscale facility in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Relocation assistance is provided. The successful candidate ensures security systems are installed consistently, function as intended, and are fully tested and documented before handover. The Principal Engineer identifies issues early, holds vendors accountable, and gives project and operations leaders a clear view of system readiness.
Requirements
- Significant experience designing, delivering, or managing physical security systems in data centers, mission-critical facilities, large campuses, or similarly secure environments.
- Strong knowledge of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, intercoms, perimeter security, and security monitoring platforms.
- Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, submittals, device schedules, and commissioning documentation.
- Understanding of low-voltage construction, structured cabling, device installation, labeling, testing, and system integration.
- Proven ability to manage integrators, contractors, and vendors while coordinating with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to identify technical, quality, and schedule risks and communicate clearly with field teams and leadership.
- Experience reviewing vendor scope, change orders, pricing, and schedule impacts.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, information technology, security management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Ability to travel as needed for project delivery and site reviews.
Nice To Haves
- Experience delivering physical security systems for hyperscale data centers, cloud infrastructure, or other mission-critical facilities.
- Experience with large campuses, high-density data halls, or projects with phased construction and operational handovers.
- Familiarity with enterprise access control, video management, intrusion detection, badging, visitor management, and security operations platforms.
- Experience integrating security systems with networks, building systems, life safety systems, and centralized monitoring.
- Knowledge of commissioning, integrated systems testing, deficiency tracking, and operational acceptance.
- Experience working with general contractors, security integrators, low-voltage contractors, design consultants, commissioning agents, and owner’s representatives.
- Experience developing security standards, installation details, inspection checklists, test scripts, or turnover documentation.
- Familiarity with applicable codes, regional requirements, and secure facility operations.
- Certifications such as PSP, CPP, PMP, RCDD, or BICSI, or relevant platform certifications for systems such as LenelS2, Genetec, Avigilon, CCure, or Axis.
Responsibilities
- Review security designs, drawings, specifications, submittals, and installation details; identify design gaps, integration risks, and operational concerns; and guide teams toward practical solutions.
- Oversee security integrators and contractors through installation, configuration, testing, and turnover; monitor scope, schedule, quality, vendor performance, and change orders.
- Coordinate access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, intercom, badging, and perimeter security systems with site networks, monitoring platforms, and operational processes.
- Review inspection records, test plans, device schedules, configurations, and closeout documents; participate in field inspections and functional testing; and track deficiencies through resolution.
- Confirm systems are tested, documented, and ready for acceptance by OCI security and operations teams.
- Communicate readiness, open risks, and decisions needed to project leadership.
- Help improve design standards, installation practices, testing procedures, and turnover requirements across projects.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance and AD&D.
- Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
- Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
- 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
- Flexible or accrued paid vacation, depending on employee eligibility and position.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire, refreshed annually, with unused balances carrying over up to a maximum of 112 hours.
- Paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Financial planning and group legal benefits.
- Voluntary auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.
- May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
- Relocation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
