Physical Security Solutions Architect

* Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive architecture for all physical security platforms such as Genetec, Informa Cast, SailPoint identity management integration, Workday HRIS integration, Envoy visitor management, and consolidating multiple badging systems
* Develop and maintain detailed system architecture documentation, including network diagrams, integration flows, data models, and standard operating procedures
* Conduct comprehensive assessment of current state architecture identifying strengths, vulnerabilities, risks, standardization opportunities, and modernization requirements
* Design future-state architecture with emphasis on standardization, scalability, cloud-first approaches, and alignment with enterprise IT standards
* Perform hands-on administration of physical security platforms including configuration, updates, patches, and performance optimization. Determine future system administration for daily ownership and operation, between IT services, security, HR and other business functions
* Design and implement integrations between physical security systems and enterprise applications including Workday HRIS, SailPoint identity governance, and other business systems
* Design seamless data flow for employee onboarding/offboarding, access provisioning, and identity lifecycle management
* Develop and maintain integration documentation including data mappings, API specifications, and troubleshooting guides
* Collaborate with Network Infrastructure and Cybersecurity teams to ensure a secure, high availability network architecture for physical security systems
* Support system implementation for access control policies, badge workflows, and visitor management procedures aligned with security requirements and business needs
* Design systems that support user access privileges across all systems, and conduct regular audits and access reviews with IT GRC
* Troubleshoot issues related to badge card management, printing workflows, and credential administration
* Design and support maintenance of standardized access control hardware configurations for readers, locks, and control panels
* Design and manage enterprise video surveillance architecture in compliance with recording strategies and retention policies
* Specify camera types, encoders, and storage solutions based on security requirements and environmental conditions
* Configure and optimize video management system including federation, archiving, and analytics features
* Support incident investigations by providing video evidence and system expertise
* Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation as escalation point for physical security systems incidents
* Lead incident response for physical security system failures, working with IT Services and Network teams for resolution
* Provide technical guidance to IT Services team members who handle hardware troubleshooting (readers, cameras, access control points) and Level 1/2 support
* Determine appropriate ownership and administration models for physical security applications across IT and business functions
* Monitor system health, performance metrics, and capacity planning for all physical security platforms
* Work alongside physical security leaders and program managers to meet their requirements and timelines
* Partner with Network Infrastructure team on VLAN management, network segmentation, switch configurations, and firewall rules for physical security systems
* Collaborate with Cybersecurity team to ensure security controls, vulnerability management, and threat monitoring for physical security platforms
* Work with IT PMO for project planning, resource coordination, and implementation of physical security initiatives
* Coordinate with HRIS and Integrations teams for identity and access management workflows
* Engage with non-IT stakeholders including HR, Legal, Corporate Communications, Operations, Facilities Management, security contractors, and law enforcement as needed
* Exceptional documentation skills with ability to create comprehensive technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and standard operating procedures
* Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
* Primarily remote work with regular on-site presence required at corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities
* Travel required (estimated 20-30%) for site visits, system implementations, and vendor meetings
* Participation in 24/7 on-call rotation for escalated physical security systems incidents
* Occasional after-hours or weekend work for system maintenance, upgrades, or emergency response
* Physical requirements include ability to access equipment rooms, data centers, and perform site surveys in manufacturing environments
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