Entry-Level Physical Security Engineer – Data Center

DataBank

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision
401k with company match
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance

Job summary

DataBank Holdings Ltd. seeks a Junior Physical Security Engineer to assist design, deployment, and maintenance of physical security tech across our data centers in Dallas.

You'll learn hands-on by supporting access control, CCTV, and alarm systems while following security policies to ensure uptime and compliance. You will collaborate with IT, operations, and vendors, perform basic troubleshooting, credential provisioning, and documentation.

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years IT support or facility operations experience.
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to pass background/s security checks.
  • Familiarity with security systems or basic electronics is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with installation, configuration, and preventive maintenance of physical security systems (Lenel, CCure, Genetec, Exacq, BioConnect).
  • Support day-to-day system monitoring, alarm review, and response coordination.
  • Perform initial troubleshooting and escalate issues to seniors or vendors.
  • Assist with provisioning and auditing access credentials for employees, contractors, and visitors.
  • Document maintenance activities, incidents, and access events per procedures.
  • Participate in on-call rotation for alarms or incidents under supervision.
  • Maintain inventories of cameras, controllers, and security hardware.
  • Ensure adherence to safety, security, and regulatory standards (FedRAMP, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53).

Skills

physical security basics
Windows OS
Office 365
IP networking
Troubleshooting
Access control integration
Video integration
Alarm integration
Fast learner
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Team oriented
Safety conscious

Job description

DataBank Holdings Ltd. seeks a Junior Physical Security Engineer to assist design, deployment, and maintenance of physical security tech across our data centers in Dallas.

You'll learn hands-on by supporting access control, CCTV, and alarm systems while following security policies to ensure uptime and compliance. You will collaborate with IT, operations, and vendors, perform basic troubleshooting, credential provisioning, and documentation.

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