Physical Security Solutions Architect

Overview

Mueller Water Products, Inc. Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc.

For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America. Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products.

Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations. By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results.

We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.

Position Summary

The Physical Security Solutions Architect is a critical hands-on technical leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's comprehensive physical security technology infrastructure. This position serves as the primary technical authority for all physical security systems, including video surveillance, access control, badging, critical communications, and visitor management platforms. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in security systems architecture with strong collaboration skills to work effectively across IT functions and business stakeholders.

This role requires a unique blend of systems architecture, hands-on technical skills, and the ability to serve as the authoritative knowledge source for physical security systems. The architect will be responsible for documenting existing systems, identifying improvements, and implementing standardized, scalable solutions that align with enterprise IT standards while meeting the specific security needs of a manufacturing environment with multiple locations.

This role reports to the Director, IT Project Management Office (PMO) and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). This position is based in the Company’s Corporate Headquarters located in Sandy Springs, Georgia and will have a combination of on-site work, remote work, and travel to Company locations.

• 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,…