Physical Security Engineer
About The Position
This role supports the global physical security technology infrastructure for LexisNexis Risk, a division of RELX. The engineer administers and maintains enterprise access control systems, video surveillance platforms, servers, and related hardware across global campuses. The primary platforms are Verkada and OpenPath (Avigilon cloud-based). The organization is consolidating onto Verkada as its single enterprise solution, and this position will support the migration hands-on or by leading local integrators. The role is part of the Global Security Operations team and reports to the Director of Global Security Operations. The GSOC in Alpharetta depends on these systems being operational at all times, so reliability and responsiveness are critical. This is a contract-to-hire position based fully onsite in Alpharetta, Georgia, with domestic and international travel up to 25% and an on-call support rotation that may involve 24/7 escalation. The stated pay range is $55.00–$65.00 per hour.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience as an access control and CCTV systems administrator.
- Ability to perform firmware upgrades, software patching, and device lifecycle management.
- Experience with rack-and-stack, hardware installation, and commissioning.
- Ability to investigate and resolve outages, connectivity issues, and performance degradation.
- Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams, particularly networking.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
- Availability for an on-call support rotation, with possible 24/7 escalation.
- Skills listed include Active Directory, CCTV systems, access control, server administration, hardware administration, networking devices, networking, physical security, and Linux.
Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain enterprise access control systems, video surveillance platforms, servers, and related hardware across global campuses.
- Support the organization’s migration to Verkada as its single enterprise physical security solution, either hands-on or by leading local integrators.
- Perform firmware upgrades, software patching, and device lifecycle management.
- Install and commission hardware, including rack-and-stack work.
- Investigate and resolve outages, connectivity issues, and performance degradation.
- Build relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams, particularly networking.
- Participate in an on-call support rotation, with possible 24/7 escalation.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan, with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life insurance, including voluntary life and AD&D for the employee and dependents
- Short- and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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