Security Systems & Technology Engineer - APAC

EdgeConneX; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

EdgeConneX is seeking a Security Systems & Technology Engineer to operate, maintain, and upgrade critical security platforms across multi-site data centers. You will work with Security Operations, IT, and vendors to ensure health, standardization, and audit readiness.

The role involves on-site commissioning, incident response, and continuous improvement of security controls. You will bring hands-on experience with LenelS2/OnGuard, Genetec, and CCTV platforms, plus strong troubleshooting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 4+ years operating enterprise physical security systems.
• Experience delivering upgrades or new-site commissioning.
• Familiarity with LenelS2/OnGuard, Genetec, and CCTV platforms.
• Knowledge of encryption standards and open protocols such as DESFire, ONVIF, OSDP.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and support physical security systems including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and perimeter systems.
• Coordinate with IT for networking and cybersecurity hardening of security systems.
• Perform system administration, configuration, updates, health monitoring, and user credential management.
• Deliver upgrades, migrations, and rebuilds under the global security systems roadmap.
• Troubleshoot faults to root cause and coordinate vendors for on-site actions.
• Assist audits and evidence collection; ensure standards and runbooks are followed.

Skills

Security system expertise

Vendor management

Root cause analysis

Global project coordination

Cybersecurity awareness

IT/networking basics

Communication skills

On-site commissioning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/information systems/security management

Tools

LenelS2/OnGuard

Genetec

ExacqVision

AutoCAD/Visio

Job description

The Security Systems & Technology Engineer is the hands‑on technical specialist for EdgeConneX’s physical security systems. The role operates, maintains, and supports access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and perimeter systems, and delivers upgrades, migrations, and new-site commissioning under the global systems roadmap. The Engineer works day to day with Security Operations, Security Design & Integration, IT, and vendor partners to keep systems healthy, standardized, and audit‑ready.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and support physical security systems, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and perimeter systems.
• Support other regions as required, including global platform projects, major incident response, and short‑term coverage, as directed by the Senior Manager.
• Serve as a technical subject‑matter expert for LenelS2/OnGuard, ExacqVision, and adjacent platforms (e.g., Genetec where deployed) across the portfolio.
• Deliver upgrades, migrations, and rebuilds under the global security systems roadmap, to the standards and timelines agreed with the Senior Manager, Security Systems & Technology.
• Perform system administration, including configuration, software and firmware updates, health monitoring, preventive maintenance, and support for user and credential management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system faults to root cause, coordinating vendors and integrators for on‑site work and driving corrective actions to closure.
• Apply and maintain technical standards, runbooks, and lifecycle plans for deployed systems, and feed lessons learned back into global standards.
• Support security systems vendors and integrators, including scoping service visits, verifying work quality, and escalating performance issues to the Senior Manager.
• Coordinate with EdgeConneX IT on networking, server infrastructure, OS lifecycle, patching, and cybersecurity hardening for security systems.
• Partner with Security Operations and Security Design & Integration on installs, commissioning, site turnover, and ongoing support of deployed systems.
• Track system health, drive continuous improvement, and report status and KPIs to Security leadership.
• Support internal and external security audits, including evidence collection, reporting, and closure of findings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to document configurations, fault reports, and as‑built records clearly for internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Deep hands‑on expertise with enterprise physical security systems and the ability to act as the technical specialist for the portfolio.
• Proven ability to prioritize and execute across a global, distributed portfolio with consistent attention to detail.
• Strong troubleshooting discipline, including structured fault isolation, root cause analysis, and clear escalation when needed.
• Ability to direct vendors and integrators on site and hold them to performance requirements and agreed scopes of work.
• Strong follow‑through: drives corrective actions to closure and prevents repeat issues.
• Confident working with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, in a fast‑moving environment.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity, network, and IT infrastructure considerations relevant to physical security systems.
• Comfortable working independently across global time zones and shifting priorities, including planned out‑of‑hours maintenance windows and regular calls with teams in Europe and the Americas.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, information systems, security management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of hands‑on experience operating and supporting enterprise physical security systems, including access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection, across multi‑site environments.
• Demonstrated experience delivering security systems upgrades, migrations, or new‑site commissioning against agreed plans and standards.
• Familiarity with common industry hardware manufacturers (e.g., AXIS, HID) and hands‑on expertise with enterprise physical security platforms including LenelS2/OnGuard/Genetec and CCTV platforms.
• Familiarity with industry encryption standards (e.g., DESFire) and open protocols (e.g., ONVIF, OSDP).
• Experience working with security systems vendors and integrators on installs, service delivery, and fault resolution.
• Working knowledge of (or demonstrated ability to learn) EN 50600, PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIS2 and CER directives.
• Proficiency with Visio, Lucidchart, AutoCAD, or comparable drawing and diagramming tools.
• Knowledge of, and experience supporting, security‑related audits and certifications, including evidence collection and closure of findings.
• Experience in data centers, critical infrastructure, telecommunications, or other controlled environments strongly preferred.

EdgeConneX believes inclusion – of thought, backgrounds and experiences – affects all that we do, from our employees to the solutions we deliver. Our goal is to create an environment where embracing differences helps deepen the lives and work experience of our employees, enhances our innovation and creativity, and enriches our involvement in our communities. EdgeConneX is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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