Physical Security Systems Engineer

Job Title: Physical Security Systems Engineer
Location: Columbus, OH — Local candidates or those open to relocation preferred
 

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Physical Security Systems Engineer to lead the design and deployment of enterprise-grade physical access control and video surveillance systems. This role requires deep hands-on expertise with enterprise PACS platforms, credential technologies, and industrial-environment security deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deep hands-on experience with at least one enterprise PACS platform (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

eye