Physical Security Technology Server Engineer, NA

Vantage Data Centers

15d•$145,000 - $155,000•Remote

About The Position

Physical Security Technology Server Engineer, NA About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Security Department The Security Department for Vantage Data Centers is very hands on. In most cases, we specify, purchase, configure and maintain all networking and server hardware. We also work closely with partner VARs to learn about the latest technology changes so that we can make informed purchase decisions. We are always looking for ways to strike the best balance between technology, performance, and cost. Vantage Security Department also participates in partnering with our technical and design teams. If you like getting your hands dirty and helping to build and maintain Security infrastructure in a modern data center, then come work at Vantage. We’re expanding with many new builds! Position Overview This role is a US Remote based role. The Physical Security Technology Server Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle management of all physical security server infrastructure supporting Vantage Data Centers across North America. This role serves as a technical subject matter expert for physical security server architecture, design, procurement, deployment, maintenance, and optimization. This position works collaboratively with the Physical Security Technology team, Site Operations, Delivery, Physical Security Design, and Enterprise IT and Networking teams to ensure server environments are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with enterprise standards and operational requirements. The role requires deep technical expertise, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to operate independently within a complex, multi-site data center environment.

Requirements

Extensive experience supporting enterprise server infrastructure, including architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management.
Strong expertise in server hardware, virtualization, storage, and high-availability environments.
Experience supporting mission-critical systems in multi-site or large-scale environments.
Proven ability to work effectively across IT, networking, operations, and engineering teams.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and documentation skills.
Ability to operate independently as a subject matter expert within a highly collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting physical security technologies such as access control systems, video management systems, and security analytics platforms.
Familiarity with data center environments and critical infrastructure operations.
Experience developing and maintaining technical standards at scale.
Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments.

Responsibilities

Server Architecture and Lifecycle Management
Own the full lifecycle of physical security server infrastructure, including architecture, design, procurement, deployment, maintenance, upgrades, and decommissioning.
Define and maintain standardized server architectures supporting access control systems, video management systems, analytics platforms, and other physical security technologies.
Ensure server environments are designed for high availability, performance, redundancy, scalability, and security.
Develop and maintain server lifecycle plans, refresh schedules, and capacity forecasts.
Procurement and Deployment
Define server requirements and technical specifications based on site needs, system performance requirements, and growth projections.
Partner with Physical Security Design and Delivery teams to ensure server solutions are properly scoped and integrated into new site builds and expansions.
Support server procurement activities, including technical evaluations, bill of materials development, and vendor coordination.
Participate in server deployment, commissioning, and validation in coordination with internal teams and approved integrators.
Operations and Optimization
Maintain operational stability and performance of all physical security server environments.
Establish and follow standards, procedures, and documentation for server configuration, monitoring, patching, and maintenance.
Identify opportunities to optimize server utilization, improve resilience, and reduce technical debt.
Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex server-related issues impacting physical security systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Enterprise IT and Networking teams to ensure alignment with corporate infrastructure, cybersecurity standards, and network architectures.
Collaborate with Site Operations to ensure server environments support daily security operations and site-specific requirements.
Partner with Physical Security Technology leadership to align server strategy with broader technology roadmaps.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to internal stakeholders on server-related design and operational decisions.
Governance and Documentation
Develop and maintain server engineering standards, design guidelines, and technical documentation.
Ensure server environments comply with internal policies, security standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Provide technical input, risk assessments, and status updates as requested.

Benefits

This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to 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, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

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