Vantage Data Centers · 2 days ago
Physical Security Design Engineer, NA
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expVantage Data Centers is a leader in data center design and operations, focusing on innovative solutions for physical security. The Security Systems Design Engineer will be responsible for managing complex physical security system designs and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with security standards.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Collaborate effectively with Physical Security Engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of physical security designs
Exemplify proficiency with management of numerous and complex, fast-paced, large-scale, enterprise-level security system design projects, typically with multiple, overlapping deadlines and stakeholders
Effectively communicate with other industry professionals in one-on-one, small, and large group settings
Understand impacts of design decisions, balancing Vantage security policy, national and local code and regulations, client requirements, costs, and quality
Operate in a positive team environment to share knowledge, further development, and increase skill sets and proficiency
Manage physical security designs for new and remediation projects throughout North America
Participate in the selection of security EORs (engineers of record) for the design of security systems on North America design projects
Schedule and host security design kickoff meetings
Manage EORs contracted to produce physical security designs to ensure on-time delivery and output consistency of design package submittals
Maintain and enforce Vantage design program standards and requirements throughout North America
Ensure approved client requirements are accurately represented in security design documents
Apply focused, innovative, conceptual, and detailed security solutions to meet unique design challenges, and to ensure compliance with local codes, regulations, and ordinances
Ensure all security coordination items with other disciplines are accomplished at the appropriate design stages
Oversee production of security programming matrices by security designers, ensuring accuracy and agreement with security design drawings
Review and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) during the design phase of new and remediation projects
Assist in coordination with Vantage IT as necessary to ensure the provision of required security network equipment and video archive storage servers
Establish, attend, and/or host recurring security coordination meetings
Communicate regularly with Vantage Construction concerning projected dates for design completion and handoff of all required design documents
Collaborate with Vantage Physical Security personnel for review and approval of security system component changes
Review and provide commentary on security standards document revisions as required
Assist in restricting accessibility to security design and security standards documentation
Produce and/or provide input on new design diagrams as required to keep security design drawings up to date with security product or design changes
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
In-depth technical knowledge and experience of Access Control, Intrusion Detection and Alarm, and Video Surveillance and Management Systems is required
5+ years of experience designing Access Control, Intrusion Detection and Alarm, Video Intercom, and Video Surveillance and Management Systems is required
5+ years of experience managing numerous and complex, fast-paced, large-scale, enterprise-level security system design projects with multiple, overlapping deadlines and stakeholders is required
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines is required
Ability to work remotely (e.g., home office), with minimal supervision, as a motivated self-starter who takes initiative and personal responsibility and ownership of assigned tasks
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite of products is required
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is required
Preferred
Data Center design and/or installation experience is strongly preferred but not required
Excellent time management skill is strongly preferred but not required
Current Genetec Enterprise Design certification is preferred but not required
Expertise with installation of Access Control, Intrusion Detection and Alarm, and Video Surveillance and Management Systems is preferred but not required
In-depth, technical knowledge and experience with design and/or installation of IP networking, structured cabling, and electronic door hardware is preferred but not required
Working knowledge of networking concepts (IP addresses, MAC addresses, etc.) is preferred but not required
Experience with two-way radio systems is preferred but not required
Fluency in speaking and writing in any languages (besides English) commonly used throughout NA such as, but not limited to, German, Polish, Italian, Spanish, and French, is preferred but not required
Benefits
Collaborative work environments with dynamic growth opportunities
Our commitment to your ongoing career development and education
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Opportunity to work on some of the world's most iconic and innovative projects and to shine as an industry leader
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and AD&D
Short and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance
Participation in a 401k program that includes company match
Many other additional voluntary benefits
An above market total compensation package
A comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations
An array of benefits, recognition, training and development
Company
Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.61BKey Investors
La CaisseWells FargoDigitalBridge
2025-09-10Private Equity· $1.6B
2025-06-03Debt Financing· $5.82B
2024-12-16Private Equity· $1.47B
Leadership Team
Sureel Choksi
President and CEO
Corinne Chong
CFO, APAC
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