DataBank Holdings, Ltd.
Jr. Physical Security Engineer (Remote)
DataBank Holdings, Ltd., Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
DataBank Holdings Ltd. is a leading provider of enterprise-class data center, cloud, and interconnection services, offering customers 100% uptime availability of data, applications, and infrastructure. DataBank's managed data center services are anchored in world-class facilities. Our customized technology solutions are designed to help customers effectively manage risk, improve their technology performance and allow them to focus on their core business objectives. DataBank is headquartered in the historic former Federal Reserve Bank Building, in downtown Dallas, TX.
DataBank is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our work culture at DataBank does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veterans' status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
The Physical Security Engineer serves as a technical subject matter expert for the Physical Security systems (CCTV, Biometrics, Access Control Systems, etc.), policies, and procedures. The successful candidate will be able to operate physical security IT systems, evaluate and recommend security program enhancements based on operating results, trends, statistics, and problems; and make appropriate recommendations to the security management team.
Major duties include but are not limited to the following:
Serves as the Physical Security IT system subject matter expert providing services including assisting in managing the Security Program
Designs, operates, and administers Physical Security IT systems (BioConnect, Lenel, CCure, Exacq, and others) in compliance with policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure uninterrupted and uninhibited operations and in an exemplary, subject matter expert manner
Respond to alarms, security incidents, security events, and other system outages and events on an on-call rotation
Routinely exercising independent discretion and judgment to oversee all physical security systems in an exemplary manner
Ability to manage projects related to physical security improvements, and new data center builds, using security system management best practice
Resolving and responding to complaints regarding physical security systems and operations in an exemplary manner
Designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating training plans, business systems, and policies to aid in increased awareness and organizational physical security
Updating and assigning access levels, processing requests for system access, and scheduling doors to be opened and closed
Provisioning access for customers, employees, and contractors when required.
Oversight?of contractors and vendors performing physical security work including contracted guard forces, physical security vendors, etc.
Collaborating with other technology staff to conduct operational testing, ensuring backups are maintained and reliable, ensuring Physical Security IT systems operate securely and efficiently, and ensuring system maintenance is conducted for the reliability of systems
Conducts physical security inspections, surveys, and studies designed to improve the protection of DataBank physical facilities, employees, visitors, and other assets
Conducts installations, tests, and preventative maintenance of installed CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion Detection Systems, Panic Alarms, and other Systems to ensure proper operation and evaluate corrective/preventative maintenance
Knowledge of methods and controls to protect an organization from natural or man-made threats to physical locations where information systems equipment is located or work is performed
Inspect physical security equipment for adequacy, efficiency, and need for improvement
Identifies vulnerabilities and recommends corrective or mitigating actions
Develop facility/service policies, standard operating procedures, and post orders in accordance with appropriate guidelines for approval by higher-level supervisors
Represents Physical Security at meetings, with internal and external customers, as they relate to physical security
Conducts facility and system-wide vulnerability assessments in conjunction with the CISO
Develops various physical security-related documents, spreadsheets, graphs, reports, and presentations using various automated systems and software packages, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, BioConnect, Exacq, Lenel, and CCure
Maintains a Physical Security Tracking report to ensure physical security surveys are followed up promptly
Qualifications:
1-3 years of previous physical security, security, and or IT systems administration
Ability to read schematics and as-built diagrams
Evaluate and process change orders
Prepare clear and concise reports
Assess physical security needs and apply resources to attain effective outcomes
Maintain databases of employees, vendors, and contractors
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
Follow verbal and written instructions
Managing and monitoring budgets
Interpret and manage contracts
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Subject to extensive background/security investigation
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Windows Server IT Administrator skills (certifications suggested)
General computer skills including Windows Operating System, Office365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Must have good physical dexterity, good eyesight and hearing
Above average verbal communication skills as well as the social skills to interact with the public, internal and external customers, and persons of varying backgrounds and personalities
Public Safety and Security knowledge/experience
No firearms will be used or authorized in this role
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DataBank is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our work culture at DataBank does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veterans' status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
The Physical Security Engineer serves as a technical subject matter expert for the Physical Security systems (CCTV, Biometrics, Access Control Systems, etc.), policies, and procedures. The successful candidate will be able to operate physical security IT systems, evaluate and recommend security program enhancements based on operating results, trends, statistics, and problems; and make appropriate recommendations to the security management team.
Major duties include but are not limited to the following:
Serves as the Physical Security IT system subject matter expert providing services including assisting in managing the Security Program
Designs, operates, and administers Physical Security IT systems (BioConnect, Lenel, CCure, Exacq, and others) in compliance with policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure uninterrupted and uninhibited operations and in an exemplary, subject matter expert manner
Respond to alarms, security incidents, security events, and other system outages and events on an on-call rotation
Routinely exercising independent discretion and judgment to oversee all physical security systems in an exemplary manner
Ability to manage projects related to physical security improvements, and new data center builds, using security system management best practice
Resolving and responding to complaints regarding physical security systems and operations in an exemplary manner
Designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating training plans, business systems, and policies to aid in increased awareness and organizational physical security
Updating and assigning access levels, processing requests for system access, and scheduling doors to be opened and closed
Provisioning access for customers, employees, and contractors when required.
Oversight?of contractors and vendors performing physical security work including contracted guard forces, physical security vendors, etc.
Collaborating with other technology staff to conduct operational testing, ensuring backups are maintained and reliable, ensuring Physical Security IT systems operate securely and efficiently, and ensuring system maintenance is conducted for the reliability of systems
Conducts physical security inspections, surveys, and studies designed to improve the protection of DataBank physical facilities, employees, visitors, and other assets
Conducts installations, tests, and preventative maintenance of installed CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion Detection Systems, Panic Alarms, and other Systems to ensure proper operation and evaluate corrective/preventative maintenance
Knowledge of methods and controls to protect an organization from natural or man-made threats to physical locations where information systems equipment is located or work is performed
Inspect physical security equipment for adequacy, efficiency, and need for improvement
Identifies vulnerabilities and recommends corrective or mitigating actions
Develop facility/service policies, standard operating procedures, and post orders in accordance with appropriate guidelines for approval by higher-level supervisors
Represents Physical Security at meetings, with internal and external customers, as they relate to physical security
Conducts facility and system-wide vulnerability assessments in conjunction with the CISO
Develops various physical security-related documents, spreadsheets, graphs, reports, and presentations using various automated systems and software packages, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, BioConnect, Exacq, Lenel, and CCure
Maintains a Physical Security Tracking report to ensure physical security surveys are followed up promptly
Qualifications:
1-3 years of previous physical security, security, and or IT systems administration
Ability to read schematics and as-built diagrams
Evaluate and process change orders
Prepare clear and concise reports
Assess physical security needs and apply resources to attain effective outcomes
Maintain databases of employees, vendors, and contractors
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
Follow verbal and written instructions
Managing and monitoring budgets
Interpret and manage contracts
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Subject to extensive background/security investigation
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Windows Server IT Administrator skills (certifications suggested)
General computer skills including Windows Operating System, Office365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Must have good physical dexterity, good eyesight and hearing
Above average verbal communication skills as well as the social skills to interact with the public, internal and external customers, and persons of varying backgrounds and personalities
Public Safety and Security knowledge/experience
No firearms will be used or authorized in this role
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