Senior Physical Security Specialist

Senior Physical Security Specialist

On‑site role (5 days/week in office) at Portland, OR or Renton, WA office. Candidates must reside within commutable distance of that location.

Build a career with purpose. Join our cause to create a person‑focused and economically sustainable health care system.

Every day, Cambia’s dedicated Physical Security team lives our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the team, the Senior Physical Security Specialist provides a secure physical environment for people and facilities across the enterprise by designing, installing, upgrading, and maintaining new and existing physical security systems including badge access, security cameras, and other hardware and software applications.

Collaborates with other internal divisions (Data and Technology Solutions, Information Security, Human Resources) and vendors regarding matters of physical security. Manages system reporting and provides data to internal stakeholders. Keeps current on the latest cutting‑edge technologies and techniques used in the Physical Security and IT fields and makes recommendations for enterprise‑wide system improvements—all in service of creating a person‑focused health care experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or similar field.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience including physical security operations leadership with oversight of Security Operations Center staff.
• Systems operation experience of different types of Security Access Control, Cameras and Alarm systems software, hardware and networks. Equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.
• Prior military or law enforcement experience preferred.
• PSP (ASIS Physical Security Professional) or CPP (ASIS Certified Protection Professional) certification preferred.
• Must complete First Aid, CPR and AED certification within three months of start.
• On‑call 24/7 to respond to emergencies.
• Travel to locations in 5 states needed.

• Expert technical skills and knowledge in Physical Security applications and Microsoft Office programs.
• Understand appropriate environments for physical security applications, adapt to rapidly changing technologies and methodologies, and recommend and implement new proactive security strategies enterprise‑wide.
• Analyze, diagnose and resolve system performance problems or outages.
• Plan, document, upgrade hardware operating systems and physical security systems, software and third‑party software.
• Manage projects, recognize risks and navigate challenges with a high degree of accuracy.
• Attention to detail and achieving desired results.
• Lead and manage an efficient Security Operations Center.
• Collaborate across teams and integrate activities with business units and IT departments to ensure successful implementation and support for project efforts.
• Build constructive and effective relationships using diplomacy and tact, and diffuse tense situations comfortably.
• Present and communicate highly technical concepts and make recommendations verbally and in writing to all levels of business.
• Work in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking, fluid environment with ever‑changing priorities.
• Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision‑making in professional settings highly desired.

• Manage enterprise‑wide corporate physical security systems including installation, maintenance, mapping and patching for all NVRs, cameras, access panels, multiple applications, servers, databases, network, firewalls and scripting to integrate with other systems.
• Ensure performance and stability for all physical security systems across all Cambia locations in 5 states.
• Provide oversight of our Security Operations Center, including management of vendor security dispatch officers, updating SOC post procedures as needed, coordinating SOC functions during emergencies and interacting with emergency responders as needed.
• Ensure physical security systems are documented and comply with local, state, federal requirements.
• Research and solve simple to complex software issues, collaborating…