Principal, Data Center Physical Security Systems Delivery

Oracle

NM, United States

Full Time

Posted August 21, 2026

$126k - $264k

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Job Description

**This role is based in the El Paso, TX/Las Cruces, NM area and requires one to live in the area.

Key Responsibilities

Principal Data Center Physical Security Systems Engineer Team Overview
The Data Center Construction organization at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is rapidly expanding to deliver large-scale data center campuses that support Oracle’s global cloud and AI infrastructure. These facilities require highly reliable, scalable, and integrated physical security systems to protect critical infrastructure, employees, customers, and operations.
Within the Data Center Delivery organization, the Physical Security Systems team is responsible for the design coordination, installation oversight, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness of security technology across OCI’s global data center portfolio. This includes access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, intercoms, perimeter security, badging systems, security networks, and integration with data center operations.
As a Principal Data Center Physical Security Systems Engineer , you will serve as a senior technical authority and delivery leader for physical security systems across complex data center construction programs. You will work closely with design, construction, security operations, network, low-voltage, commissioning, procurement, and vendor teams to ensure security systems are delivered on time, to standard, and ready for operational use.
**This role is based in the El Paso, TX/Las Cruces, NM area and requires one to live in the area. Relocation assistance available. Only apply if you currently live in this area or are able to relocate permanently to the area. **
Job Summary
The Principal Data Center Physical Security Systems Engineer is a senior individual contributor responsible for the technical and delivery oversight of physical security systems across OCI data center construction projects.
This role combines deep technical expertise in electronic security systems with construction delivery leadership, vendor management, quality oversight, and cross-functional coordination. The Principal Engineer will help define standards, review designs, manage technical risks, support installation execution, validate commissioning readiness, and ensure that all physical security systems meet OCI’s global requirements.
The ideal candidate has strong experience delivering security systems in data centers, mission-critical facilities, large campuses, industrial environments, or other highly secure infrastructure. This person should be comfortable working in fast-paced construction environments, reviewing technical documentation, managing vendors, solving field issues, and communicating with both technical and executive stakeholders.

Requirements

Strong experience designing, delivering, or managing physical security systems in data centers, mission-critical facilities, large campuses, industrial facilities, or secure infrastructure environments.
Deep technical knowledge of access control, CCTV/video surveillance, intrusion detection, intercom systems, perimeter security, badging systems, security networks, and security monitoring platforms.
Experience reviewing construction drawings, security designs, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, device schedules, riser diagrams, and commissioning documentation.
Strong understanding of low-voltage construction, structured cabling, pathways, device installation, labeling, testing, and system integration.
Proven ability to manage security integrators, contractors, vendors, consultants, and cross-functional project teams.
Experience supporting construction delivery from design coordination through installation, testing, commissioning, closeout, and operational turnover.
Ability to identify technical risks, field issues, quality concerns, and integration gaps before they affect schedule or operations.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with executives, engineers, construction managers, field teams, vendors, and security operations stakeholders.
Strong commercial awareness, including experience reviewing vendor scope, change orders, pricing, schedule impacts, and performance issues.
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with multiple active projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Technology, Security Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Ability to travel as required to support project delivery, site inspections, vendor engagement, and system readiness reviews.
Experience delivering physical security systems for hyperscale data centers or cloud infrastructure.
Experience with AI infrastructure campuses, high-density data halls, or mission-critical construction programs.
Familiarity with enterprise access control, video management, intrusion detection, badging, visitor management, and security operations platforms.
Experience with global security standards, regional code requirements, and secure facility operations.
Knowledge of commissioning, integrated systems testing, operational turnover, and facilities acceptance processes.
Experience working with general contractors, low-voltage contractors, security integrators, design consultants, commissioning agents, and owner’s representatives.
Professional certifications such as PSP, CPP, PMP, RCDD, BICSI, Lenel/S2, Genetec, Avigilon, CCure, Axis, OSHA , or related credentials.
Experience developing standards, templates, inspection checklists, test scripts, or delivery playbooks.
Physical security systems design and delivery
Access control systems
Video surveillance and CCTV
Intrusion detection systems
Intercom and perimeter security systems
Security systems integration
Low-voltage construction
Data center infrastructure delivery
Vendor and contractor management
QA/QC and commissioning readiness
Construction documentation review
Risk identification and mitigation
Change order and scope review
Cross-functional coordination
Executive and field-level communication
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: $126,200 to $264,100 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.
Career Level - IC5