Senior Physical Security Field Engineer
Dallas, TX
Onsite
Full Time
$85k - $93k
Are you ready to make an impact in higher education physical security? A leading university in Dallas, TX is hiring for a Senior Physical Security Field Engineer in a full-time, permanent, onsite position. Earn $83- $93K per year (BOE) as you support and an advance technology-driven campus physical security infrastructure.
This opportunity is perfect for a security-focused technical expert passionate about supporting and modernizing campus-wide access, video, life safety, and identity management systems. The role is suited for professionals who thrive on collaboration, enjoy tackling complex technical challenges, and want their work to make a difference in campus safety and student experience. Work closely with campus leaders, vendors, and IT teams, driving ongoing improvement and gaining hands-on exposure across diverse systems. If you’re seeking growth, variety, and a chance to create safer learning environments, this is a prime opening in the education sector. Required Skills & Experience
Tech Breakdown
This opportunity is perfect for a security-focused technical expert passionate about supporting and modernizing campus-wide access, video, life safety, and identity management systems. The role is suited for professionals who thrive on collaboration, enjoy tackling complex technical challenges, and want their work to make a difference in campus safety and student experience. Work closely with campus leaders, vendors, and IT teams, driving ongoing improvement and gaining hands-on exposure across diverse systems. If you’re seeking growth, variety, and a chance to create safer learning environments, this is a prime opening in the education sector. Required Skills & Experience
- High School diploma AND Bachelor’s degree required
- 7+ years’ experience in physical security infrastructure support (door access, video surveillance, alarm, identity, mass notification)
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Effective relationship-building across broad constituencies
- End-to-end support for physical security systems, from wiring/devices to application layer
- Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
- Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Certification in CCURE 9000 and/or Genetec Security Center (preferred)
- Experience supporting campus or large enterprise security environments
Tech Breakdown
- 60% Physical access and video management systems
- 20% Life Safety electrical and mass notification systems
- 20% ID card badging/system integration
- 70% Hands On technical support and troubleshooting
- 10% Vendor management/technical coordination
- 20% Team and departmental collaboration
- $83 to $93K salary (BOE) plus amazing benefits!