engineering
Posted Mar 3Physical Security Systems Engineer
at Saronic
Austin, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- - Design and engineer enterprise-wide physical security systems including: - Video Surveillance (IP-based camera systems) - Access Control (cloud and on-prem) - Intrusion Detection & Alarm Systems - License Plate Recognition (LPR) - Intercom and Visitor Management Systems - Architect and manage Security System environments (cameras, access control, sensors, intercoms).
- Support integrations for: - SSO (Single Sign-On) - SCIM user provisioning - Role-based access control (RBAC) - Conditional Access policies - Help support standardized naming conventions, device deployment standards, and system documentation. - Ensure system scalability for multi-site/global deployments. - Design secure PoE and network topology for cameras and controllers. - Configure VLAN segmentation for security devices.
- Collaborate with network engineers to: - Implement QoS policies - Ensure proper bandwidth planning - Maintain secure firewall rules Understand and support: - DNS, DHCP, NTP - TLS certificates - Secure device enrollment - Troubleshoot Layer 1–Layer 3 network issues affecting security systems.
Requirements
- QUALIFICATIONS: - High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer networking, Information Systems or a related field preferred. - 5+ years of
- experience in physical security systems engineering. - Hands-on
- experience with cameras and/or access control. -
- Experience integrating systems with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) or similar environments.
- Strong understanding of: - IP networking fundamentals - PoE / PoE+ - VLANs and firewall configurations - Identity & Access Management (IAM) -
- Experience with SAML, SCIM, OAuth, or similar authentication protocols.
- Knowledge of access control hardware: - Door controllers - Badge readers - REX devices - Electrified locks - Crash bars and maglocks - Ability to read and create wiring diagrams and network schematics. - Knowledge of physical security standards and compliance (e.g.
- ISO 27001, NIST 800).
- PREFERRED SKILLS: - Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. - Knowledge of network design and function. - Knowledge of electrical systems and cloud environments. - Certifications in Lenel, Verkada, CCure, Genetec and Avigilon.