Senior Physical Security Systems Engineer

* Maintain working relationships with vendors and planning leadership to ensure proper expansion timelines and guidelines are met.* Deliver physical access control and video monitoring technologies to support building security and privacy requirements.* Maintain access control and video monitoring technologies to support Lab Operations in accordance with all compliance, governmental, industry standards, and privacy requirements.* Programming & Configuration: Program and configure various technology application systems by adding devices and configuring for operation.* Deployment Support: Provide system support to relevant departmental colleagues in the field during deployment.* Testing & Troubleshooting: Assist with deploying/testing at the software level and provide troubleshooting support for access control, video, and building management systems.* Conduct and manage system maintenance, upgrades, and enhancements.* Engineer the design, documentation, and implementation of physical security technology using structural drawings and as-builts.* Work both independently and together with IT and Facilities departmental colleagues to troubleshoot and resolve hardware and application issues.* Monitor systems, databases, processes, and procedures.* Perform work on projects and initiatives and assist in the assessment and implementation of internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.* Coordinate the collection and/or compilation of data and compile reports.* Support end-users, vendors, and teams across multiple times zones.* Supervise and coordinate facilities/vendors during installations and support visits.* Effectively escalate and communicate implementation issues internally and externally.* Maintain strict confidentiality with information while safeguarding intellectual property.* Follow corporate physical security technical policies, standards, and operating procedures.* Assist, where needed, with the development and implementation of physical security technical policies, standards, and operating procedures.* Conduct regular threat and vulnerability assessments of physical security infrastructure and recommend mitigation strategies.* Ensure alignment with HIPAA, OSHA, and other regulatory frameworks relevant to healthcare and laboratory environments.* Assist and advise vendor selection and contract negotiations for physical security technologies and services.* Mentor junior team members and provide training on physical security systems and protocols.* Serve as a subject matter expert for physical security during audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.* Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure physical security systems are hardened against cyber threats.7+ years of experience as a security systems installer.5+ years of experience operating within an information technology (IT) environment.At least 5 years of experience with the design, development, and support of technology infrastructure.Basic knowledge of IP network configuration.Access Control Systems: Programming and installation experience with WINPAK-PE access control system.Video Management Systems: Programming experience with Wisenet WAVE video management system.Proficiency installing and troubleshooting with HID badge readers, HANWHA and Axis cameras, and HANWHA network video recorders.Must have experience installing in troubleshooting Honeywell access control panels, specifically pro – 2200, pro – 3200, and pro – 4200 panels.Experience installing and repairing door hardware, including ADA, door, closers, electric strikes, motion, sensors, etc.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of the Internet for business use. Prior experience in a healthcare or laboratory environment.Previous experience in corporate Security or related field.Previous experience with BEST or VON DUPRIN hardware.Ability to work independently and creatively find solutions for problems.Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills are required.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to reconcile discrepancies. Drive for Results (Service, Quality, and Continuous Improvement) – Ensure procedures and processes are in place that lead to delivery of quality results and continually reassess their effectiveness to achieve continuous improvement, supporting those recommendations with relevant data points.

Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization to achieve the desired results. #J-18808-Ljbffr