Lead Principal Physical Security Engineer, Hyperscale Data Center Construction (Saline Township, MI)
Compensation
Not disclosed
Location
MI, United States
Work setup
Not specified
Seniority
Principal
Employment
Full time
Experience
Not specified
Category
Security
Posted
Skills
ai
cloud
intrusion-detection
networking
oracle
Must have
• 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.
• 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 have
• 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.
What Success Looks Like
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 g
Key Responsibilities
• Technical leadership: Review security designs, drawings, specifications, submittals, and installation details. Identify design gaps, integration risks, and operational concerns, and guide teams towa
Full description
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.
This 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.
NOTE: This is a full-time role located onsite at our new hyperscale facility in Saline Township, Michigan. Relocation assistance will be provided.Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Lead Principal Physical Security Engineer, Hyperscale Data Center Construction (Saline Township, MI) at Oracle (MI, United States) — aijobsearch
• Construction delivery: Oversee security integrators and contractors through installation, configuration, testing, and turnover. Monitor scope, schedule, quality, vendor performance, and change order
• Systems integration: Coordinate access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, intercom, badging, and perimeter security systems with site networks, monitoring platforms, and operational p
• Quality and commissioning: Review inspection records, test plans, device schedules, configurations, and closeout documents. Participate in field inspections and functional testing, and track deficie
• Operational handover: Confirm systems are tested, documented, and ready for acceptance by OCI security and operations teams. Communicate readiness, open risks, and decisions needed to project leader
• Standards and improvement: Help improve design standards, installation practices, testing procedures, and turnover requirements across projects.
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Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
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.
What Success Looks Like
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.
Key Responsibilities
Technical leadership: Review security designs, drawings, specifications, submittals, and installation details. Identify design gaps, integration risks, and operational concerns, and guide teams toward practical solutions.
Construction delivery: Oversee security integrators and contractors through installation, configuration, testing, and turnover. Monitor scope, schedule, quality, vendor performance, and change orders.
Systems integration: Coordinate access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, intercom, badging, and perimeter security systems with site networks, monitoring platforms, and operational processes.
Quality and commissioning: Review inspection records, test plans, device schedules, configurations, and closeout documents. Participate in field inspections and functional testing, and track deficiencies through resolution.
Operational handover: 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.
Standards and improvement: Help improve design standards, installation practices, testing procedures, and turnover requirements across projects.
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Disclaimer:
Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $135,200 to $306,400 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. As part of Oracle's onboarding process and consistent with applicable law, US-based employees are required to complete identity verification, which involves the collection and processing of their biometric information. Accommodations to this requirement may be granted following an individualized assessment.