Physical Security Systems Engineer - Enterprise Access Control & Video Management

Description

Providence is seeking a higher level Physical Security Systems Engineer with deep hands-on experience designing, implementing, upgrading, and supporting enterprise access control and video management systems, preferably in healthcare or other highly regulated environments. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert with proven experience administering Lenel OnGuard (strongly preferred), Hirsch Velocity, Genetec, and/or Avigilon platforms, along with supporting technologies such as Windows Server, SQL Server, Active Directory, networking, and system integrations. Candidates should possess relevant industry certifications, particularly Lenel certification, and have a track record leading multi-site deployments, upgrades, and modernization projects while coordinating vendors, stakeholders, and technical teams. This individual will operate as a engineer capable of driving project delivery with minimal oversight while working under the strategic direction of a Principal Engineer

Job Description

Position Overview

Providence is seeking an experienced Service Engineer specializing in Physical Security Systems to support the design, implementation, modernization, maintenance, and operational support of enterprise access control and video management platforms across a large multi-state healthcare enterprise.

This resource will serve as a technical expert responsible for delivering projects and operational improvements involving physical security technologies including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, identity integration, and related infrastructure. The engineer will work under the direction of a Principal Engineer and partner closely with Security Operations, Facilities, Infrastructure, Networking, Cybersecurity, Project Management, and third-party integrators.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with deep experience administering and implementing enterprise-class physical security solutions and can independently drive projects from planning through production support.

• Primary Technologies
  
  
  

Required Experience With Several Of The Following

Access Control Platforms

• Lenel OnGuard (preferred)
• Hirsch Velocity
• Genetec Synergis
• Software House C-CURE 9000
• AMAG
• Honeywell Pro-Watch
• Video Management Platforms
• Avigilon ACC / Unity
• Genetec Security Center
• Milestone
• Bosch BVMS
• ExacqVision
• Supporting Technologies
• Windows Server
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Active Directory
• Identity & Access Management integrations
• TCP/IP Networking
• DNS/DHCP
• VLANs
• Network security
• Virtualization platforms
• Backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Responsibilities
  
  
  

Engineering & Architecture

• Design enterprise physical security solutions for healthcare, business, and administrative locations.
• Develop technical standards, architecture diagrams, implementation plans, and operational runbooks.
• Evaluate current-state deployments and recommend modernization strategies.
• Support consolidation, standardization, and enterprise architecture initiatives.
• Project Delivery
• Lead technical implementation of physical security projects.
• Coordinate vendors, integrators, infrastructure teams, and site stakeholders.
• Develop project work plans, risks, mitigation strategies, and deployment schedules.
• Execute upgrades, migrations, hardware refreshes, and new site implementations.
• System Administration
• Administer enterprise access control and video management platforms.
• Manage upgrades, patches, firmware, licensing, backups, and system health.
• Maintain user access, integrations, cardholder databases, and video retention systems.
• Troubleshoot complex applications, infrastructure, database, and integration issues.
• Integration
• Implement integrations between:

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• Lenel
• Genetec
• Avigilon
• Active Directory
• Identity Governance solutions
• HR systems
• Visitor management systems
• Video surveillance systems
• Intrusion detection systems
• Operational Support
• Provide Tier III engineering support.
• Participate in incident management and root cause analysis.
• Develop SOPs, KB articles, and support documentation.
• Mentor operational support personnel and embedded technical teams.
  
  
  

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Experience

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years supporting enterprise physical security platforms.
• 5+ years administering Lenel OnGuard, Genetec, Hirsch Velocity, Avigilon, or equivalent systems.
• Experience implementing multi-site physical security deployments.
• Experience working with healthcare, regulated industries, or other mission-critical environments.
• Experience working with system integrators such as:
• Convergint
• Siemens
• Johnson Controls
• Pavion
• Securitas
  
  
  

Technical Skills

• Access control administration
• Video management systems
• Physical security integrations
• Windows Server administration
• SQL Server administration
• TCP/IP networking
• PowerShell scripting preferred
• System troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Security system commissioning and testing
• Vendor management
  
  
  

Project Skills

• Technical project leadership
• Requirements gathering
• Planning and estimation
• Risk management
• Stakeholder management
• Documentation and design reviews
  
  
  

Preferred Certifications

Highly Preferred

• Lenel Certified Professional (LCP)
• Lenel Certified Associate (LCA)
• Genetec Technical Certification
• Avigilon ACC Administrator Certification
  
  
  

Preferred

• Lenel Certified Expert (LCE)
• Lenel Certified Design Architect (LCDA)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• Physical Security Professional (PSP)
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
• ITIL Foundation
• Microsoft Windows Server certifications
  
  
  

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Ideal Candidate Profile

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Be a former security systems engineer, security integrator, or physical security consultant.
• Have hands-on Lenel OnGuard administration and deployment experience.
• Possess strong infrastructure, networking, and SQL skills.
• Be comfortable leading projects while also performing technical engineering work.
• Understand healthcare, life-safety, and regulated environments.
• Require minimal ramp-up time and quickly become the technical lead for physical security initiatives
  
  
  

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Renton, WA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 2, 2026.
  
  
  

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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