Security Engineer Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

Data Center Physical Security Engineer

Location: Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a Data Center Physical Security Engineer to support the physical security operations of our data center facilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining a secure environment, ensuring compliance with access control procedures, and protecting personnel and company assets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enforce physical security policies and procedures within the data center.
• Manage employee, visitor, contractor, and vendor access to the facility.
• Monitor and control the movement of assets, equipment, and materials entering and leaving the site.
• Respond to security incidents, emergencies, and other operational issues.
• Conduct routine security inspections and identify potential risks.
• Coordinate with Facilities, Operations, IT, and other internal teams to support security objectives.
• Work with third-party security vendors to ensure compliance with site requirements.
• Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Assist with security audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in Physical Security, Security Operations, Facilities Management, Property Management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of access control, visitor management, and security procedures.
• Experience working in data centers, critical facilities, corporate security, or other high-security environments is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and incident response capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with access control systems, CCTV, and security monitoring platforms.
• Experience managing security vendors or contract security personnel.
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures and security compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Collaborative and Professional Work Environment

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person