Physical Security Engineer, R&D
Design, produce build packages for, integrate, and support deployment of physical security systems (access control, video, intrusion, perimeter) for AI data centers. Requires hands-on experience engineering these systems for critical facilities and coordinating with electrical/IT teams.
About the job
Role Scope
- Engineer physical security systems in the reference design: access control, video, intrusion, and perimeter detail by detail.
- Produce the design packages: drawings, device schedules, and specs the integrators build from.
- Integrate the systems: security platforms tied into site networks, monitoring, and identity.
- Support deployment: site surveys, punch walks, and acceptance testing on your own designs.
What We're Looking For
- You've designed or engineered physical security systems for commercial or critical facilities.
- You produce buildable packages: riser diagrams, device layouts, and schedules.
- You've configured and tested access control and VMS platforms hands-on.
- You coordinate with electrical and IT design instead of clashing with it.
- You've supported installs and closed the punch yourself.
Bonus: Lenel, Genetec, or equivalent platforms. Data center security standards. Network fundamentals. CAD or Revit fluency.
Skills
Physical Security Systems, Access Control, Video Management Systems, Intrusion Detection, Perimeter Security, Riser Diagrams, Device Schedules, Lenel, Genetec, CAD, Revit, Network Fundamentals
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