Physical Security Systems Administrator

Atmos Energy•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The selected candidate will: Oversee the full badge lifecycle for employees, contractors, and visitors Administer access control and video management systems Monitor security systems for unauthorized activity and respond to incidents Conduct audits, maintain accurate databases, and generate compliance reports The ideal candidate will have: Experience with physical security systems and access control platforms Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a multi-site environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with security workflows TSA PreCheck status required THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, information systems, security management, or related field, and two years of relevant professional experience; or A general educational knowledge normally acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and a minimum of four years of experience in security, law enforcement or related field.
Experience working in a corporate, campus, or multi-site environment with controlled access requirements.
Requires basic computer skills in order to utilize various software applications for developing documents, reports and graphics.
Experience with physical security systems, including access control and CCTV platforms, as well as badging, preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.
Requires the ability to communicate, persuade and/or influence internal and/or external customers at a high level such as senior management on matters of a technical and/or complex nature.
This role requires the employee to have and maintain active TSA PreCheck status.

Nice To Haves

Experience with video surveillance and physical security preferred.
Experience with physical security systems, including access control and CCTV platforms, as well as badging, preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the integrity and security of building access through the operation and administration of company badging/physical access control and video management systems for all Atmos Energy facilities.
Lead proactive reviews and assessments of security systems, including LenelS2 and Verkada, to optimize functionality, identify potential vulnerabilities, and direct the resolution of identified system deficiencies.
Monitor, evaluate, and maintain systems and procedures to safeguard company facilities.
Establish and maintain a comprehensive framework for compliance documentation, ensuring alignment with applicable regulations and best practices.
Partner closely with security vendors/third parties to provide expert guidance and strategic oversight to ensure prompt and effective resolution of security system and equipment outages.
Analyze security incident data to prepare reports and presentations, offering strategic recommendations to leadership on breach mitigation and prevention.
Work with the Security Leadership Team to create, implement, and enforce policies and procedures to prevent unauthorized access.
Analyze and troubleshoot denied access reports to recommend improvements and ensure facility security is compliant with company and regulatory requirements.
Conduct security system audits (badge, access control and camera) to assess effectiveness and identify areas for strategic improvement.
Oversee and support new security installation augments remotely as requested.