Principal Data Center Security Systems Engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced, driven Principal Security Systems Engineer to join a growing AI and GPU infrastructure start-up based in SF, NYC, or Seattle. This is a full-time, permanent role with competitive salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.

In this role, the Principal Data Center Security Systems Engineer will lead and design the multi-layer physical security stack that protects this company's data. This engineer's work spans perimeter hardening to rack-level tamper detection, all integrated into a zero-trust monitoring framework.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the security system for data centers coordinating with all other discipline requirements

• Create strategy for data center security system design and deployment

• Develop security system standards in compliance with US - DoD and other international standards

• Develop and maintain the basis of design, master specification, master drawings

• Facilitate developing project specific drawings and documentation based on the master design with local adaptation working with external design consultants

• Engineer access-control, CCTV, intrusion-detection and biometric systems to meet SOC 2 & ISO 27001

• Create zoning and mantrap layouts, badge/biometric authentication flows and visitor-management SOPs

• Specify encryption and retention policies for video, logs and alarms

• Integrate security events into DCIM and corporate SIEM platforms

• Drive resiliency (dual-path comms, battery backup) and regular penetration-test programs

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form ( . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here ( .

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Skills and Requirements

• 10+ years designing hyperscale / enterprise or mission-critical physical-security systems.

• Deep knowledge of ONVIF, SIA DC-09, OSDP, Wiegand, BACnet.

• Experience with Genetec, LenelS2, Honeywell or Avigilon ecosystems.

• CISSP-ISSAP or PSP certification is desirable null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to