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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Physical Security Engineer - **Company:** CBX - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $202,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** BASIC (Programming Language), Databases, Linux, Windows Servers, Networking Basics, Oracle (Applications), SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Banner Advertisement - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/58837062-senior-physical-security-engineer ## About the Role * Associate's Degree, or an equivalent combination of education/experience * Shall hold and retain certification in at least (2) access control systems * Shall hold and retain enterprise/advanced-level certification in at least (2) access control or VMS's. * Shall have a minimum (3) years of experience configuring large enterprise physical security systems * Shall serve as a Physical Security Engineer (or equal) for a minimum of (2) years * Shall have verifiable proficiency in network fundamentals, SQL database, Virtualization, Windows Server and basic Linux. * Shall possess basic knowledge of enterprise databases and directory services (AD, Oracle, Banner, etc.) for the purpose of interfacing with physical security systems. Physical Demands Spends more than 2/3 of time standing, kneeling/crouching/stooping, using hands and reaching. Spends approximately 1/3 of time walking and talking/hearing. Frequent lifting required of items 25-50 pounds, and occasional lifting over 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions., To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ## Description The Senior Physical Security Engineer will be responsible for the most high level configuration and integration of access control systems, IP and analog surveillance systems and supporting systems such as networking, virtualization, database integration/automation and IT concerns. The Senior Physec Engineer will function as the technical lead and engineering interface with the customer on enterprise and/or strategic accounts. They will also serve as a subject matter expert and should have expert knowledge of all PhySec systems works with and will be asked to serve as a technical advisor to both internal resources as well as clients. Additionally, the Senior Physical Security Engineer shall have the ability to supervise other Physical Security Engineers, * Design and configuration of physical security and supporting systems at an advanced enterprise level * Supervisory oversight of Physical Security Engineers * Technical oversight of project engineering and configuration tasks * Documentation and end user training * Serve as a subject matter expert * Serve as a technical advisor * Serve as an escalation point for troubleshooting * Develop and oversee project commissioning and testing * Shall assist in the development and enforcement of standards related to final documentation * Assist in the development of A3 University training courses * Participate as a trainer in A3U and other training programs * Perform end-user training * Other relative duties as assigned ## Related Videos - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [TiDB, One Layer at a Time: How Distributed SQL Became an Agentic AI Backbone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100117-tidb-one-layer-at-a-time-how-distributed-sql-became-an-agentic-ai-backbone) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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