Lead Physical Security Systems Engineer - Hybrid

Battelle; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed work schedule

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Battelle is seeking a Lead Physical Security Systems Specialist in Columbus, Ohio. The role leads installation, testing, and optimization of access control, CCTV, and intrusion systems, ensuring reliable performance and readiness.

You will guide security projects, coordinate with vendors and internal teams, and maintain system health across facilities while supporting governance and investigations as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics, information technology, electrical engineering, or building automation plus 6 years of experience in physical security systems administration, operations, and project management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing enterprise access control, CCTV, alarm monitoring, and integrated security platforms.
• Advanced understanding of IP/network communications as they relate to security systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; Sole US Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and acceptance testing activities for new installations and upgrades across access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and integrated security platforms
• Lead small- to medium-sized security technology projects, including developing project scopes, schedules, and technical requirements, and coordinating work among vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance and subject matter expertise for security-related initiatives and facilities construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects
• Install, configure, program, test, and repair physical security systems and supporting infrastructure
• Administer and maintain access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related physical security systems

Education

Associate degree

Tools

LenelS2 OnGuard

Milestone XProtect

DMP

Hanwha

Axis

Job description

Battelle is seeking a Lead Physical Security Systems Specialist in Columbus, Ohio. The role leads installation, testing, and optimization of access control, CCTV, and intrusion systems, ensuring reliable performance and readiness.

You will guide security projects, coordinate with vendors and internal teams, and maintain system health across facilities while supporting governance and investigations as needed.