Senior Physical Security Systems Engineer

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The Senior Physical Security Systems Engineer will work with Information Security, Physical Security, Facilities, Surveillance systems, Office Expansion and Project Management teams to implement and support proper Physical Security and Industry protocols for all Caris Life Sciences locations.

• Maintain working relationships with vendors and planning leadership ensure proper expansion timelines and guidelines are met.

• Deliver physical access control and video monitoring technologies to support building security and privacy requirements.

• Maintain access control and video monitoring technologies to support Lab Operations in accordance with all compliance, governmental, industry standards, and privacy requirements.

• Programming & Configuration:
  Program and configure various technology application systems by adding devices and configuring for operation.

• Deployment Support: system support to relevant departmental colleagues in the field during deployment.

• Testing & Troubleshooting:
  Assist with deploying/testing at the software level and provide troubleshooting support for access control, video, and building management systems.

• Conduct and manage system maintenance, upgrades, and enhancements.

• Engineer the design, documentation, and implementation of physical security technology using structural drawings and as‑builts.

• Work both independently and together with IT and Facilities departmental colleagues to troubleshoot and resolve hardware and application issues.

• Monitor systems, databases, processes, and procedures.

• Perform work on projects and initiatives and assist in the assessment and implementation of internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

• Coordinate the collection and/or compilation of data and compile reports.

• Support end‑users, vendors, and teams across multiple times zones.

• Supervise and coordinate facilities/vendors during installations and support visits.

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• Maintain strict confidentiality with information while safeguarding intellectual property.

• Follow corporate physical security technical policies, standards, and operating procedures.

• Assist, where needed, with the development and implementation of physical security technical policies, standards, and operating procedures.

• Conduct regular threat and vulnerability assessments of physical security infrastructure and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Ensure alignment with HIPAA, OSHA, and other regulatory frameworks relevant to healthcare and laboratory environments.

• Assist and advise vendor selection and contract negotiations for physical security technologies and services.

• Mentor junior team members and provide training on physical security systems and protocols.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for physical security during audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure physical security systems are hardened against cyber threats.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• 7+ years of experience as a security systems installer.

• 5+ years of experience operating within an information technology (IT) environment.

• At least 5 years of experience with the design, development, and support of technology infrastructure.

• Basic knowledge of IP network…