Facilities Security Systems Engineer

Forward Air Corp.; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Forward Air Corp. in Groveport, OH seeks a Facilities Security Systems Specialist to administer the company's physical security technology infrastructure nationwide.

You will be the SME for access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection, optimizing systems and aligning with standards. This on-site role collaborates with facility leaders, IT, and vendors to ensure compliant, effective security; involves planning upgrades, audits, and incident support, with periodic travel and

Qualifications

• Three years of experience administering physical security systems.
• Knowledge of security system architecture and integration.
• Ability to interpret policies and make independent decisions.

Responsibilities

• Administer enterprise physical security systems across facilities.
• Evaluate access requests and permissions per policies.
• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements.
• Troubleshoot complex security system issues.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers.
• Lead security technology projects and upgrades.
• Support design reviews and validation activities.
• Maintain standards and documentation for security ops.
• Conduct security audits and assess regulatory compliance.
• Analyze metrics to support decisions.
• Consult with leadership on solutions and best practices.
• Manage security equipment inventories.
• Support incident investigations with system data.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance security.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Access control

Video surveillance

Intrusion detection

Security system architecture

Vendor coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Forward Air Corp. in Groveport, OH seeks a Facilities Security Systems Specialist to administer the company's physical security technology infrastructure nationwide.

You will be the SME for access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection, optimizing systems and aligning with standards. This on-site role collaborates with facility leaders, IT, and vendors to ensure compliant, effective security; involves planning upgrades, audits, and incident support, with periodic travel and