Physical Security System Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the technical design, integration, expansion, and continuous engineering support for physical security systems across new data center constructions, significant upgrades, and the current site portfolio.

• Design, implement, and create security design sets for access control, video management/CCTV, intrusion detection/alarm systems, intercoms, and perimeter protection systems.

• Develop system architecture, engineering drawings, network diagrams, and technical requirements/specifications.

• Create, modify, review, and proof plans, details, diagrams, schedules, and programming matrices.

• Write and enforce security standards and specifications; collaborate with architects, general contractors, and integrators.

• Validate designs against Vultr standards, compliance controls, and relevant industry and regulatory requirements; manage design-review gate and sign-off process.

• Integrate physical security platforms with IT infrastructure, identity management systems, and SOC tools, encompassing API-based integrations, databases, and middleware.

• Perform technical analyses for cable distance/voltage drop, conduit and cable-fill sizing, camera coverage/pixel-on-target, and systems cost estimation.

• Conduct product research, evaluate technologies, and pursue ongoing technical education; suggest improvements or upgrades.

• Investigate and resolve technical issues related to applicable codes, standards, and regulations.

• Support system configuration, testing, commissioning, and acceptance testing; assess vendor designs and statements of work.

• Execute pre-handover inspections and installation quality assurance against approved designs and standards.

• Offer post-handover technical support, including system tuning, health monitoring, root-cause analysis, incident response, investigations, and forensic video review as required.

• Engage in security risk assessments and audits; contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

• Develop and maintain system documentation, SOPs, and runbooks for operations and knowledge transfer.

• Coordinate daily with architects, general contractors, PMs/TPMs, integrators, IT, procurement, physical security, and SOC/operations teams.

• Travel 30–40% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in physical security systems design/engineering (access control, video/CCTV, intrusion detection, perimeter protection).

• Strong knowledge of door hardware and its integration into physical security systems, including electrified exit devices/trim, strikes, and magnetic locks.

• Proficient in reading floor plans.

• Hands-on experience with Genetec is required.

• Additional familiarity with Lenel OnGuard, C•CURE, AMAG, Milestone, or Avigilon is a plus.

• Thorough understanding of IP networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, PoE), server infrastructure (Windows/Linux), and databases/system integrations.

• Working knowledge of compliance controls, data center environments, and cybersecurity principles as they pertain to physical security systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Security Systems, or equivalent professional experience.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical study skills, including cable/voltage drop, NVR sizing, conduit sizing, camera coverage calculations, and root-cause analysis.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Comfortable managing sensitive security information and presenting design details to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Preferred: experience supporting global or multi-site security environments.

• Preferred: familiarity with cloud-hosted or hybrid security platforms.

• Preferred: experience assisting 24/7 SOC operations.

• Preferred: experience with CAD/BIM platforms, such as Revit.

• Preferred certifications: PSP, NICET SSI, manufacturer certifications (Lenel, Genetec, Avigilon, Milestone), or relevant networking/IT certifications such as Network+ or CCNA.

• Must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship requirements will be addressed during application.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental, and vision plans.

• 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting.

• Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year.

• 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan.

• Increased PTO at 3-year and 10-year anniversaries.

• 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years.

• Anniversary Bonus each year.

• $500 stipend for remote office setup in the first year + $400 each subsequent year.

• Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month.

• Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month.

• Company paid Wellable subscription.