Physical Security Systems Engineer

Physical Security Systems Manager/Engineer

Location:

New York, New York, United States

No Relocation Assistance Offered.
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Colgate-Palmolive Global Security Organization is seeking a highly skilled Physical Security Systems Manager/Engineer to protect CP facilities and personnel worldwide. This role manages daily operation, maintenance, and upgrade of global physical security and prevention systems including Prowwatch, Maxpro, Avigilon, Gallagher, VMS, access control, biometric, and PIAM applications.

• Strategic Portfolio Leadership:
  Direct the global physical security technology portfolio, acting as primary technical liaison between Global IT, Global Engineering, and external vendors.
• Team & Vendor Management:
  Supervise a Security Technology Specialist, third‑party contractors, and manage vendor relationships for technical support, issue resolution, and R&D integrations.
• Application & System Lifecycle:
  Oversee upgrades, configuration changes, and feature enhancements for the global security suite, including access control, biometrics, PIAM, and lobby kiosks.
• Security, Compliance & Documentation:
  Ensure system compliance by managing application rules, access privileges, and playbooks, and thoroughly document workflows and configuration changes for audit readiness.
• System Health & Optimization:
  Conduct regular global system health checks, optimize software capabilities, and establish rigorous testing and validation procedures.
• Advanced Troubleshooting & Support:
  Resolve complex platform integration and connectivity issues, analyze root causes, and provide expert technical support and incident reporting for management.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience leading security technology teams or projects.
• 8+ years of physical security systems management, programming, and technical/application support experience.
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise video management and access control, biometric, or PIAM applications.
• Experience in one or more programming languages, scripting, and proficiency in SQL database connectivity development.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining large‑scale distributed applications & systems, or extensive experience in databases, operating systems, and server management.

• Certifications or specialized training on relevant access control and PIAM platforms (e.g., Prowatch, Maxpro, Avigilon, Gallagher).
• Experience supporting physical security systems at hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise corporate sites.
• Familiarity with security compliance requirements and audit practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong documentation skills, and attention to detail.
• Highly self‑motivated, proactive problem‑identification, and promotion of continuous development and progress of related projects.

Salary Range: $ - $ USD (determined based on experience, qualifications, and location).

Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage; participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching (subject to eligibility); minimum 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees 120 hours); 13 paid holidays; paid sick leave adjusted based on role and location per local laws. Additional information provided upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments.

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities.