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Physical Security Systems Engineer

Georgia ITColumbus, OH🇺🇸United StatesPosted 6 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Physical Security Systems Engineer

Required skills 

  • Deep hands-on experience with at least one enterprise PACS on your shortlist (Genetec, LenelS2 OnGuard, C•CURE 9000, or Pro-Watch), ideally certified (e.g., Genetec SC-OMN/SYN, Lenel Certified Expert)
  • Access control design: clearance/zone models, anti-passback, multi-factor readers, mantrap/turnstile design
  • Credential technology expertise: HID Seos/DESFire, mobile credentials, badge lifecycle management
  • Video surveillance design: camera placement, VMS configuration, retention sizing, AI analytics tuning
  • ALPR/vehicle gate design: lane layout, camera positioning, intercom/exception workflows
  • Emergency mustering system design, including offline operation and muster-point hardware
  • Experience deploying in industrial/chemical environments: hazardous-area (ATEX/Class I Div 2) hardware, corrosive atmospheres, plant safety integration (fire alarm, gas detection)
  • Regulatory familiarity: CFATS/MTSA site security plans, ISO 27001 Annex A physical controls
  • Multi-site global rollout experience, including legacy PACS migration and badge cutover planning

Ability to produce design documents, door schedules, and commissioning/test plans, and to supervise integrator quality

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