Southern Methodist University · 2 months ago
Physical Security Engineer, Senior (HR Title: Information Security Engineer II)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expSouthern Methodist University is a prestigious institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and innovative programs. The Physical Security Engineer, Senior will provide high-level technical support for various physical security systems on campus, coordinating with vendors and departments to ensure effective implementation and maintenance of security measures.
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Responsibilities
Provide high level technical support for the campus physical access control readers and devices that support them, video management, Life Safety electrical management, Mass Notification, and ID card badging systems
Leads the technical service delivery of these systems at multiple levels; coordination with network, server hardware and OS, Database, cyber security, and field hardware support staff
Meeting with departments to assess needs, developing and presenting proposals to meet those needs, performs walk throughs with vendors to validate scope, and performs quality assurance throughout to ensure accuracy
Work with existing OEM products and vendors to identify solutions that may provide solutions to the current physical security infrastructure ecosystem
Point of contact to address issues and provide recommendations that adhere with Information Security best practices across the University
Proactively refining processes to increase efficiency, assist identifying risk/threats, develop metrics for improvement
Assist and consult with team members as needed
Other duties as assigned by leadership
Qualification
Required
High School diploma is required
Bachelor's is required
A minimum of 7 years of experience is required
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies
Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions
Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills
This position requires a background in physical security infrastructure support, primarily door access and video surveillance, alarm management, identity management, and mass notification security
Must have experience supporting physical security from end to end which includes the wiring and physical devices supporting door access and cameras, and applications of those systems
Preferred
A certification in CCURE 9000 and/or Genetec Security Center is preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision plans
Wellness programs
Retirement programs
Tuition benefits
Company
Southern Methodist University
SMU is a distinguished center for teaching and research located near the heart of Dallas.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (51)
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2023 (35)
2022 (26)
2021 (17)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$101.8MKey Investors
Phillips FoundationTexas Workforce CommisionMoody Foundation
2023-06-14Grant· $1.7M
2022-07-07Grant· $0.1M
2019-11-12Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Lisa Nelson
Adjunct Professor
Michael Hites
Chief Information Officer
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