Physical Security Engineer

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Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you’ll thrive here. Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution. Why Work With Us? We’re committed to your success, personally and professionally. You’ll have access to: Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.

Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care. Career Growth: You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to CBX University, our in-house development program. Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

Physical Security Engineer will be responsible for high level configuration and integration of access control and IP/analog surveillance systems. They will also have strong knowledge of all Physical Security systems and will be asked to serve as both an escalation point for installations and troubleshooting and a technical advisor to clients.

Essential Functions

Configuration of physical security and supporting systems at a high level Programming and commissioning line diagrams and as builts. Technical oversight of project engineering and configuration tasks Documentation and end user training Serve as a subject matter expert Serve as a technical advisor Serve as an escalation point for troubleshooting Develop and oversee project commissioning and testing Participate as a trainer in A3U and other training programs Perform end-user training Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Hold and retain certification in at least three VMS systems Hold and retain certification in at least two access control systems Hold and retain enterprise/advanced-level certification in at least one access control or VMS’s Have a minimum two years of experience configuring physical security systems Have served as a Lead Technician – Physical Security (or equal) for a minimum of two years Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Have basic knowledge of network fundamentals, SQL database and Windows Server Have proficiency in peripheral systems such as visitor management, video intercom, LPR, analytics, gate systems, etc.

Have mastery of IP camera technology, controller hardware, door hardware and credential technologies Have the ability to communicate at a high level with customer IT staff Have the ability to work with customer to design system configurations function as an engineering resource for the project team on typical physical security projects Participate in project commissioning and testing Assist in the enforcement of standards related to final documentation Possess basic system design and quoting abilities to assist sales when needed Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this role, the employee is required to stand, kneel, crouch, stoop, use hands to handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms for more than two-thirds of the working day. Walking and talking or hearing are required for approximately one-third of the working day. This role requires frequent lifting of items weighing 25–50 pounds and occasional lifting of items exceeding 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This position regularly operates in construction sites, warehouses, and shop environments.

Conditions include proximity to forklifts and other heavy machinery and the use of various tools and hardware. Employees are subject to frequent heavy lifting and may be required to travel to project sites. Employees may be exposed to variable weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to fulfill the essential functions of the role. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer CBX Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.