Physical Security Engineer

Responsibilities

This role oversees the design, installation, and maintenance of enterprise-level physical security systems across data center campuses. Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, coordinating project deployments, and ensuring system compliance with corporate standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience managing enterprise video management systems and possess strong expertise in IP-based security infrastructure. Genetec certification is required or strongly preferred, along with the ability to travel 50% of the time.

Skills

• Physical security systems
• Genetec
• Video management systems
• Access control
• Intrusion detection
• Project coordination
• Vendor management
• Technical troubleshooting
• CAD interpretation
• Risk assessment
• System auditing
• IP-based video systems
• Network infrastructure
• Lifecycle planning
• Commissioning
• Security standards

Benefits

• 401k
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Performance bonus program

About this role

About the role
This role is responsible for the design, installation, integration, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of enterprise-level physical security systems supporting both existing operations and new construction projects. The position ensures reliable, scalable, and secure system performance with minimal business disruption while maintaining compliance with corporate standards and industry best practices.
This role is remote with 50% travel to Prime's data center campuses across the US.
What you'll do
Coordinate and oversee contract installers and service vendors, review work for quality, compliance, and commissioning readiness
Lead or support small-to-medium security technology projects from planning through deployment
Assist with annual security systems budgeting, forecasting, and lifecycle planning
Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure continuity and reliability of all legacy and new physical security systems
Manage installation, upgrades, conversions, and servicing of:
Access control systems
Video surveillance/VMS platforms
Intrusion and burglary alarms
Other integrated physical security technologies
Maintain current knowledge of industry standards, emerging technologies, and best practices
Recommend and design system solutions based on audits, risk assessments, and business requirements
Perform annual access control and system audits to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness
Conduct product research, feasibility studies, project planning, tracking, and quality assurance
Manage vendor relationships, service agreements, and performance expectations
Support development and enforcement of physical security standards, policies, and maintenance programs
Interpret CAD drawings and technical blueprints to validate construction and system design alignment
Perform additional duties as required to meet operational and business objectives
Must be able to Travel 50% of time to US locations.
Qualifications
Genetec Certified (required or strongly preferred)
Morpho Manager Certification
5+ years of experience managing enterprise or corporate Video Management Systems (e.g., Genetec, Axis, Hanwha)
Strong expertise in IP-based video systems, network infrastructure, servers, and storage environments
Experience supporting large-scale or campus/data center environments preferred
Working knowledge of access control, intrusion detection, and integrated security platforms
Ability to interpret technical drawings and construction documents
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when configuring, modifying, testing, and documenting security systems
Strong project coordination, communication, and vendor management skills
Ability to independently troubleshoot complex systems, research solutions, and efficiently leverage available tools and resources to minimize operational downtime
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and consistently meet deadlines.
Core Competencies
Security systems design & integration
Project coordination & commissioning
Vendor and contractor oversight
Risk-based problem solving
Technical troubleshooting
Clear stakeholder communication
Benefits
Competitive salary range $120-$145k and performance bonus program
401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match
100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
Paid Time Off + Sick time

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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About Prime Data Centers

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