Computer Systems Engineer - Physical Security Systems

Securitas

$90K — $130K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in systems analysis, IT security, or integrated systems support
  • Strong experience with relational databases and complex SQL queries
  • Proficient in a programming/scripting language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, HTML)
  • Solid understanding of security systems architecture, including access control and CCTV
  • Experience in creating and managing technical documentation and process maps
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Analyze user requirements and develop functional specifications for security systems
  • Evaluate and enhance system integrations across platforms like Workday and SAP
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors on technical implementations
  • Configure and maintain video surveillance and access control systems
  • Create documentation, reports, and dashboards using SQL and reporting tools
  • Identify and resolve integration issues to ensure operational efficiency
  • Develop training materials and lead product rollouts

Benefits

  • Retirement plan
  • Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Voluntary life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance plan
  • Discount program
  • Paid holidays and time away from work
  • Option to access earned wages before payday
Full Job Description
Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
• Analyze user requirements and business workflows to develop functional specifications for physical security systems.
• Evaluate and enhance system integrations between platforms such as Workday, ServiceNow, SAP, and LDAP.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to ensure alignment between technical implementation and business needs.
• Configure and maintain video surveillance (VMS) and access control systems (CCURE 9000, Milestone).
• Create and maintain documentation, reports, dashboards, and workflows using SQL and reporting tools.
• Identify and resolve application-level and integration issues to ensure data integrity and operational efficiency.
• Develop training materials, support product rollouts, and lead enhancement projects.
• Provide advanced support for security systems including access control, visitor management, and incident tracking.
• Participate in cross-functional project planning and provide analytical insights to improve security infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT, physical security teams, and external vendors to deliver scalable, integrated solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Strong experience with relational databases and writing complex SQL queries.
• Proficient in at least one programming/scripting language (Python, Java, C#, HTML).
• Experience analyzing, integrating, and supporting enterprise applications and systems.
• Solid understanding of security systems architecture: access control, CCTV, sensors, and system hardware.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail and process orientation.
• Experience creating and managing technical documentation, business process maps, and user guides.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with CCURE 9000, Milestone VMS, and other enterprise security systems.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or equivalent for interpreting floor plans and schematics.
• Security or IT-related certifications (e.g., CompTIA, CISSP, PMP).
• Background in project management or systems implementation.
• Ability to travel occasionally; must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a related field. • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in systems analysis, IT security, or integrated systems support roles.

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Benefits include:

  • Retirement plan
  • Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Voluntary life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance plan
  • Securitas Saves discount program
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time away from work


Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply.

Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.

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