Principal Security Systems Engineer
🔐 U.S.-Based | Pacific Time Zone | Remote (with travel as needed)
We're hiring a Principal Security Systems Engineer to lead the design and deployment of physical security systems for some of the most advanced data centers in the world.
You'll architect and oversee a multi-layered, zero-trust physical security framework — from perimeter defense to rack-level protection — across a growing global portfolio of GPU-driven, AI-ready facilities. If you thrive in mission-critical environments and enjoy working with elite teams, this role is for you.
💼 What You'll Do
- Own the full lifecycle of physical security design across hyperscale data centers.
- Define strategy and author master standards, specs, and drawings for security infrastructure.
- Design and implement systems including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and biometrics.
- Lead zoning layouts, mantrap flows, visitor access, and badging protocols.
- Align security systems with DoD, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 standards.
- Develop and manage project-specific documentation and local adaptations with external consultants.
- Specify retention and encryption policies for logs, alarms, and video data.
- Integrate physical security into DCIM and corporate SIEM platforms.
- Ensure high resiliency with dual-path communications, UPS backups, and penetration testing programs.
✅ What You Bring
- 10+ years designing enterprise or hyperscale physical security systems — ideally in mission-critical environments.
- Expert knowledge of:
- ONVIF, SIA DC-09, OSDP, Wiegand, BACnet
- Security ecosystems like Genetec, LenelS2, Honeywell, or Avigilon
- Strong understanding of multi-site architecture, critical infrastructure, and compliance-driven design.
- Hands-on experience delivering secure data center environments at scale.
- Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills.
🌟 Bonus Points For
- CISSP-ISSAP, PSP, or similar certifications
- Experience working with or designing for DoD-classified or high-security environments
- Familiarity with AI workloads, GPU clusters, or high-performance computing infrastructure
🎁 What We Offer
- Competitive total compensation (salary + equity)
- Full health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) or regional retirement plans
- Generous PTO policy
- Remote-first culture with access to WeWork spaces
- Flexible work schedule aligned to Pacific Time (PT) hours
📍 This role is remote, but candidates must be U.S.-based and able to work core hours aligned with the Pacific Time Zone.
📩 Interested in helping build the most secure AI cloud infrastructure on the planet? Apply now or reach out to connect.