Senior Physical Security System Engineer
Responsibilities
Team Introduction
The Physical Security System and Technology Team, falls under the physical security department of the Corporate Services. Its core responsibility is to leverage technological means to guard against security risks within the workplace. In addition, the team undertakes the daily operation, maintenance, and upgrade of global physical security and prevention systems (such as Lenel, Hikvision, Avigilon, etc.), and is also responsible for the management and maintenance of physical security-related data.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support to users, document system issues reported, analyse & identify root-cause, recommend solutions, fix issues, provide status updates to users, and provide periodical incident reports & updates to management.
- Experienced with SQL database open connectivity development. Able to provide guidance to the internal R&D team members on the integration between internal developed applications and security systems.
- Coordinate with security system vendors to ensure outstanding issues raised by internal R&D teams are being addressed by vendors in a timely manner. Document issues and provide status updates to management on a periodical basis.
- Act as the primary point of contact to the security system vendor. Attend a periodical meeting with the security system vendor as required.
- Perform periodical system health checks to ensure safe, stable and efficient operation of the security system on a global basis.
- Perform application & system upgrade based on recommendation by the vendor to ensure the version in used meets standard operation. Enhances existing software capabilities, and develops direct system testing and validation procedures.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of physical security systems programming experience
- Experienced in one or more programming languages, such as scripting experience in Shell and Python, and SQL.
- Experienced in designing, building, and maintaining large-scale distributed applications & systems or experience in databases, operating systems, and server management & maintenance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Be highly self-motivated, able to proactively identify problems, and promote the continuous development and progress of related projects.
- Lenel physical security-related applications & systems certified/trained.
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $83520 - $174040 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
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The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA
- Life Insurance
- Fitness Subsidies
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Snacks
- Pet-friendly Office
- Happy Hours
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Company Equity
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Access to Online Courses
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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