Security Systems Engineer

Introduction:

This position is for a Technical Expert specializing in Physical Security Systems Engineering. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience with enterprise PACS systems and expertise in access control design, credential technology, video surveillance, ALPR/vehicle gate design, emergency mustering systems, industrial/chemical environments, regulatory compliance, and multi-site global rollout experience.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement access control systems, including clearance/zone models, anti-passback, multi-factor readers, and mantrap/turnstile design.
• Utilize expertise in credential technology, such as HID Seos/DESFire, mobile credentials, and badge lifecycle management.
• Design video surveillance systems, including camera placement, VMS configuration, retention sizing, and AI analytics tuning.
• Create ALPR/vehicle gate designs, including lane layout, camera positioning, and intercom/exception workflows.
• Design emergency mustering systems, ensuring offline operation and muster-point hardware functionality.
• Deploy systems in industrial/chemical environments, considering hazardous-area hardware, corrosive atmospheres, and plant safety integration.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with CFATS/MTSA site security plans and ISO 27001 Annex A physical controls.
• Lead multi-site global rollouts, including legacy PACS migration and badge cutover planning.

Requirements:

Required Skills:

• Deep hands-on experience with at least one enterprise PACS system (e.g., Genetec, LenelS2 OnGuard, C•CURE 9000, Pro-Watch)
• Access Control design expertise
• Credential technology knowledge
• Video surveillance design experience
• ALPR/vehicle gate design proficiency
• Emergency mustering system design experience
• Experience deploying in industrial/chemical environments
• Regulatory familiarity
• Multi-site global rollout experience

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications in enterprise PACS systems (e.g., Genetec SC-OMN/SYN, Lenel Certified Expert)