Physical Security Engineer
TEKsystems Milton, Georgia, United States · $114K–$135K/yr
IT Services and IT Consulting · 10,001+ employees
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About the role
Administer and maintain global physical security technology, including access control, video surveillance, servers, and related hardware. Support the migration to Verkada as the enterprise platform, troubleshoot system issues, and coordinate with local integrators and internal teams to maintain reliable operations.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires at least five years of experience administering access control and CCTV systems, along with experience in firmware upgrades, software patching, hardware installation, commissioning, and device lifecycle management. Candidates must be able to troubleshoot outages and connectivity or performance issues, collaborate with stakeholders and vendors, travel domestically and internationally up to 25%, and participate in an on-call rotation.
Benefits
Full description
Description
- This role supports global physical security technology infrastructure for LexisNexis Risk, a division of RELX. The engineer will administer and maintain enterprise access control systems, video surveillance platforms, servers, and related hardware across global campuses. - The primary platforms are Verkada and OpenPath (Avigilon cloud-based). The organization is actively consolidating onto Verkada as its single enterprise solution, so this person will play a key role in that migration either hands-on or by leading local integrators on the ground. - The role sits within the Global Security Operations team and reports directly to the Director of Global Security Operations. The GSOC in Alpharetta is heavily dependent on these systems being operational at all times, making reliability and responsiveness critical.
Skills
Active directory, cctv systems, access control, server administrator, hardware administrator, networking devices, networking, physical security, linux
Top Skills Details
Active directory,cctv systems,access control,server administrator,hardware administrator
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as an access control and CCTV systems administrator - Ability to perform firmware upgrades, software patching, and device lifecycle management - Experience with rack-and-stack, hardware installation, and commissioning - Ability to investigate and resolve outages, connectivity issues, and performance degradation - Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams (particularly networking) - Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% - Must be available for on-call support rotation (24/7 escalation possible)
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alpharetta, GA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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)
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alpharetta, GA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Alpharetta,GA.
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
Were 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. Were 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. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were 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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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