Data Center Security Software Principal Engineer

Fleet Data Centers•Alexandria, VA

3d•$225,000 - $250,000

About The Position

The Data Center Security Software Principal Engineer leads applied AI, automation engineering, and systems integration efforts across Fleet’s security technology ecosystem. The role focuses on improving detection fidelity, reducing false alarms, and enhancing operational performance through intelligent automation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalence
Minimum 10 years of experience in security engineering, AI/ML applications, or systems integration.
Experience in large-scale physical security or critical infrastructure environments.
Strong background in automation, analytics, and software architecture.
Ability to translate operational pain points into engineered solutions.
Applied AI and analytics.
Systems integration.
Automation architecture.
Performance optimization.

Responsibilities

Designs and implements AI-driven video behavior analytics and sensor fusion capabilities to reduce false alarm rates and improve detection accuracy.
Integrates physical security systems including VMS, access control, PSIM, and environmental sensors into cohesive and scalable architectures.
Drives automation initiatives that improve SOC efficiency, response time, and system reliability.
Partners with third-party vendors, OEMs, and internal engineering teams to ensure performance optimization and secure system integration.