Enterprise Security Systems, Senior Engineer II

San Diego Gas & Electric Co.; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Sempra is seeking a Senior Engineer II for Enterprise Security Systems to lead complex security technology initiatives across access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and CSOC platforms. The role guides lifecycle planning, modernization roadmaps, and governance, coordinating with IT and cybersecurity teams.

You will oversee testing, system integrations, vendor deliverables, and strategic tech initiatives while ensuring business continuity and enterprise alignment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related security engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and governs enterprise physical security architectures, standards, specifications, and roadmaps.
• Leads lifecycle management, modernization, platform upgrades, and debt reduction.
• Oversees testing, complex integrations, vendor deliverables, governance docs, and embedded engineering assets.
• Manages data recovery and business continuity with key users and ops staff.
• Delivers operational updates to IT leaders on demand and funding.
• Oversees communication of outages for critical systems and applications.
• Leads procurement, installation, and lifecycle maintenance of security software.
• Monitors backups in offices for disaster readiness and continuity.

Skills

Security architecture

Governance

Platform integrations

Access control

Video surveillance

Intrusion detection

CSOC tech

Vendor management

Project leadership

IT governance

Disaster recovery

Education

4-year degree

Bachelor's in Engineering / related

Master's degree desirable

Tools

Genetec Security Center Certification

LenelS2

Gallagher

CompTIA Security+

CISSP

PMP

Job description

Enterprise Security Systems, Senior Engineer II

#26-74740

Job Description

Sempra: Where opportunity powers impact

At Sempra, we tackle the biggest energy challenges that face ourindustry. Our high-performing team leverages the full capabilities ofour organization to serve 40 million consumers across NorthAmerica. By collaborating and challenging one another acrossmultiple disciplines, we inspire our best work, ideas andinnovation. From increasing liquified natural gas (LNG) capacitiesto reducing carbon emissions to helping people prepare for therealities of climate change, we are committed to building a betterenergy future for all.

Primary Purpose

Leads complex technical work within a specialty and solves ambiguous problems that span multiple systems. Designs integrated solutions and provides authoritative direction on major change efforts—without supervising personnel. The Corporate Security Technology team is responsible for the enterprise physical security technology platforms supporting Sempra, SDG&E, and SoCalGas. This role serves as the primary engineering and technical governance resource for access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, alarm monitoring, and CSOC technologies. The position leads enterprise lifecycle planning, modernization, technology evaluations, test lab activities, platform upgrades, and strategic technology initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and governs enterprise physical security technology architectures, engineering standards, technical specifications, integration strategies, and technology roadmaps supporting access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, alarm monitoring, CSOC platforms, and related infrastructure.
• Leads security technology lifecycle management, modernization initiatives, platform evaluations, upgrades, replacement strategies, and technical debt reduction efforts, ensuring alignment with Corporate Security, Information Technology, cybersecurity, and business requirements.
• Provides enterprise engineering leadership by overseeing technology testing and validation, complex system integrations, vendor and integrator technical deliverables, governance documentation, and the Corporate Security Embedded Engineering asset and support services.
• Oversees data recovery services and business continuity planning in cooperation with key users and local operations staff.
• Delivers operational updates to IT leaders who are responsible for business demand and funding.
• Oversees the formal communication process to report on status of planned and unplanned outage notifications for critical systems and applications.
• Leads the procurement, installation, and life-cycle maintenance of software for operations.
• Leads monitoring of data backups in offices for business continuity in the event of a disaster or hardware failure and ensures that they are completed on a regular basis.
• Reviews escalated application performance issues, and alerts emergency resources when a problem occurs.
• Establishes and maintains ongoing relationships with other teams and business areas to facilitate cross functional problem resolution and process improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required:

• Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline. Master's degree in a technical or business-related field is desirable.

Experience

Required:

• Typically requires 8 years of related experience.

Preferred:

• Experience leading enterprise physical security technology programs including lifecycle planning, platform modernization, system integrations, and technology governance. Proven ability to manage vendors, influence stakeholders, build business relationships, and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Communication Management - The systematic planning, implementing, monitoring, and revision of all the channels of communication within an organization and between organizations.
• Computer Networking - A system in which multiple computers are connected to each other to share information and resources.
• IT Administration - The upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems.
• IT Configuration Management - The process of tracking and controlling changes in the software configuration, including revision control and the establishment of baselines.
• IT System Security - The protection of information and information systems against unauthorized access or modification of information.
• KPI/Metric Monitoring - The monitoring of performance indicators that demonstrate how effectively a company is achieving key business objectives.
• Stakeholder Management - The process of organizing, monitoring and improving relationships with stakeholders.
• Systems Administration - Performs a variety of functions including user management, system monitoring, backup and recovery, and access control.
• Technical Documentation - Technical documentation refers to any document that explains the use, functionality, creation, or architecture of a product.
• Technical Reporting - A form of subjective and formal report that presents the objectives, processes, and results of technical work.

Preferred:

• Advanced knowledge of enterprise physical security technologies, system architecture, platform integrations, and supporting infrastructure including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, alarm monitoring, security operations center technologies, network, server, storage, cloud, and virtual environments.
• Experience developing engineering standards, technical specifications, technology governance processes, lifecycle management strategies, disaster recovery capabilities, modernization roadmaps, and enterprise technology evaluation programs.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, program management, vendor management, and business relationship management for complex enterprise technology initiatives. Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, business units, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, vendors, and system integrators while coordinating priorities, driving accountability, and delivering successful business outcomes.

Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire.

Licenses

Preferred:

• 9000 Administrator or advanced certification
• Genetec Security Center Certification
• Relevant security technology, networking, cybersecurity, or project management certification: LenelS2, Gallagher, Genetec, Security Industry Association certifications, CompTIA Network+, Security+, CISSP, PMP

Work Schedule

HYBRID: Work a combination of onsite and remote days each week, typically 4 days per week onsite.

Area of Interest

Security

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Total Rewards Philosophy

Note: Sempra strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

Sempra offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

Pay Transparency

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay. The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$129,500.00 - $204,500.00 / year

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with state and federal law. If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process, please contact the hiring company to request assistance or a reasonable accommodation. All qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, will be considered for employment following applicable state and local laws. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. For positions covered by USDOT regulations, the company will comply with any DOT regulations related to the consideration of applicants with drug and/or alcohol related convictions.