Senior Security Systems Design Engineer
Vantage Data CentersFrankfurt, Germany
Full Time
Posted September 1, 2026
€4k - €7k/mo· Est.
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
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- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Climate Technology
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- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
As integral part of the EMEA CTO Group, the core objective of the MCE team is to drive design excellence, innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement to enable the delivery of cost-effective and high-quality infrastructure, delivered safely and always on time.
Key Responsibilities
- The Senior Security Design Engineer is responsible for leading and coordinating the technical delivery of physical security design for Vantage data centers throughout the EMEA region.
- Manage the technical security design process across multiple EMEA data centres.
- Collaborate with external design consultants and project management teams to ensure security design solutions meet project and customer requirements.
- Engineering support to site selection, new site development and project initiation
- Provide engineering inputs and review of early-stage planning, Campus Master-Planning and Test-Fit Designs to assure validity of business objectives and design assumptions for site acquisition and investment decision making.
- Represent Vantage as a technical authority with hyperscale customers, investors, and other corporate stakeholders.
- Creation and evaluate of high value engineering and innovation ideas, and provide recommendations based on business-related cost-benefit analyses.
- Proactively engage with internal and external partners, to identify and exploit lessons to implement good ideas and resolve recurring issues.
- Lead technical workshops to determine project-specific requirements.
- Reviewing and validating consultant designs to ensure compliance and quality.
- Acting as the primary contact for technical security design queries.
- Keeping abreast of developments in physical security technologies and industry trends.
- Providing technical guidance during tendering and bid review processes.
- Participating in design reviews and site inspections.
- Ensuring all work is compliant with employer requirements, security standards, and project criteria.
- Coordinating with consultants, integrators, manufacturers, and contractors.
- Supporting project teams through planning, design, construction, commissioning, and handover phases.
- Maintaining consistent standards of technical quality, design uniformity, and operational value.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Proactive communication to ensure timely updates with stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships within teams.
- Exceptional organisational and administrative skills.
- Leadership skills to motivate and direct external consultancy teams.
- A focused and professional approach to managing requests efficiently.
- High motivation and commitment to achieving both individual and organisational objectives.
- Willingness to engage in continuous learning and professional development.
- Keeping up to date with physical security technology and industry developments and trends.
- Availability to travel across the EMEA region for up to 25% of the time.
- Qualifications and Technical Credentials
- A degree in an engineering discipline – such as Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- Professional certifications that are advantageous for this role include:
- PSP (Physical Security Professional)
- CPP (Certified Protection Professional)
- Manufacturer or platform certifications in access control and video management systems (e.g., Lenel, Genetec, Milestone, AMAG)
- Health and safety or commissioning qualifications (e.g NEBOSH, ITIL)
- Vantage does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage.
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- We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
- Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
- Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
- Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.
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