Security Construction Manager

About the role

Nscale is seeking a Security Construction Manager to lead the field-side delivery of physical and logical security systems across our data center construction and fit-out programs.

• Own the implementation coordination of access control and camera infrastructure, physical security systems, and Zero Trust Network (ZTN) deployment for new site builds.
• Translate security requirements defined by the CISO and Security organization into contractor scopes, installation accountability, and verified commissioning outcomes.
• Ensure that security systems are installed correctly, integrated as intended, and handed over in a state that meets Nscale's operational and compliance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary construction-phase interface between the Design & Construction team, specialist security contractors, and the Security organization.
• Coordinate the installation, integration, and commissioning of physical security systems including access control, IP camera and CCTV infrastructure, intrusion detection, perimeter security, and visitor management hardware.
• Manage the field-side delivery of Zero Trust Network (ZTN) implementation, coordinating with OT/IT network teams, contractors, and the CISO to ensure ZTN architecture is deployed in alignment with defined security policy and network segmentation requirements.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and installation plans for compliance with Security-approved specifications and design requirements.
• Track security system delivery milestones within the broader construction schedule, maintaining visibility on procurement, installation sequencing, integration dependencies, and commissioning readiness.
• Conduct regular site walks and contractor coordination meetings to validate installation progress, identify field conflicts, and ensure work quality aligns with approved designs and security standards.
• Coordinate with the Security organization on any field-identified design gaps, scope changes, or installation issues that require security policy or specification input.
• Coordinate and support commissioning and acceptance testing activities with the Security organization, ensuring Security participation and approval of commissioning results, system readiness, and operational turnover.
• Maintain implementation documentation including as-built records, device inventories, commissioning test reports, punch lists, and handover packages for security systems.
• Support multi-site delivery programs by applying consistent implementation practices and coordination workflows across EMEA, APAC, and U.S. data center construction projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in security systems construction, deployment, or implementation within data center, critical infrastructure, or large commercial construction environments.
• Hands-on experience with physical access control systems, IP camera and CCTV platforms, and physical security hardware installation and commissioning.
• Demonstrated ability to manage specialist security contractors, coordinate multi-trade installation schedules, and drive punch list resolution in a construction environment.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Network concepts and the ability to coordinate field implementation activities in alignment with network security architecture without independently defining those architectures.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder communication skills with experience working across construction, engineering, and security/compliance functions simultaneously.

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications mentioned beyond the general experience and education requirements.

Skills

• Ability to review and interpret security system submittals, shop drawings, and specification documents, and to identify non-conformances for escalation.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder communication skills with experience working across construction, engineering, and security/compliance functions simultaneously.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Network concepts and the ability to coordinate field implementation activities in alignment with network security architecture without independently defining those architectures.

Benefits

• Highly competitive package (base + equity) with reviews every 12 months.
• Human-First Flexibility: We treat you as humans first.
• Equal Opportunities Statement: At Nscale, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace.