Platform Engineer, Associate - Physical Security

Location: New York

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis.

Further information is available at . Follow @blackstone on , , and .The Physical Security Team at Blackstone is responsible for protecting the firm’s people, offices, and operations across the globe. This includes providing security for in-house events, external events, executive protection, and day-to-day operations to ensure a safe and secure environment. We are seeking a full-time employee to join the team in our New York office to support these critical functions.
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* Position Overview:

** The Physical Security Platform Engineer has expertise in and deep knowledge of physical security technologies and enterprise software systems. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and integration of the firm’s physical security platforms, enabling seamless operations and informed decision-making for security leadership. The role requires a hands-on approach to system architecture, automation, and integrations, with a focus on driving innovation and operational excellence.
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* Job Description:

** The Physical Security Platform Engineer will be responsible for the technical management, modernization, and integration of the firm’s physical security platforms, including access control, visitor management, mass notification, incident management, video management systems (VMS), and identity/IAM solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

* Platform Maintenance and Modernization:
Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of physical security platforms through upgrades, patch management, and lifecycle planning.
* Systems Integration:
Develop and implement integrations across internally hosted and SaaS solutions using APIs, webhooks, event streams, and data pipelines to enable unified workflows and dashboards.
* Automation and Optimization:
Design and deploy automation scripts and workflows to streamline operations, enhance system performance, and reduce manual intervention.
* Data Management:
Ensure data quality, normalization, and taxonomy alignment across platforms to support analytics, alerting, and operational reporting.
* Technical Design and Architecture:
Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to design high-availability architectures, disaster recovery plans, and continuity runbooks for physical security systems.
* Compliance and Security Standards:
Align systems and processes with regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR/CCPA) and security best practices to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
* Incident Response and Troubleshooting:
Act as the technical lead for resolving platform-related incidents, including performing root cause analysis and ensuring timely resolution.
* Vendor Management:
Partner with vendors to evaluate new technologies, manage platform roadmaps, and oversee renewals and end-of-life planning.
* Security Operations Support:
Provide technical support and system enhancements for the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), ensuring the integration and functionality of platforms critical to real-time monitoring, incident response, and decision-making.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** 5+ years as a Systems or Platform Engineer delivering enterprise platforms; 3+ years specifically in physical security technologies (e.g., access control, visitor management, mass notification, incident management, VMS).
* Proficiency in API development, event-driven architecture, and data pipeline tools (e.g., Kafka, Splunk, or similar).
* Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Power Shell) for automating workflows and system tasks.
* Experience with data modeling, normalization, and…