System Engineer, Associate – Enterprise Technology

Blackstone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

A leading global asset management firm in New York is seeking a skilled Physical Security Platform Engineer to manage and modernize security platforms. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in platform engineering, specifically in physical security technologies, and strong scripting skills. Responsibilities include ensuring system reliability, developing integrations, and leading incident response. Competitive salary range is offered, along with comprehensive health benefits and potential equity compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Systems or Platform Engineer, including 3+ years in physical security tech.
• Strong experience with data frameworks and compliance regulations.
• Hands-on experience with physical security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability and security of physical security platforms.
• Develop integrations for unified workflows.
• Lead incident response and troubleshooting efforts.

Skills

API development

Event-driven architecture

Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell)

Data modeling

Technical design

Vendor management

Tools

CCure

Everbridge

SwiftConnect

Genetec

Okta

Job description

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non‑investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.

The Physical Security Team at Blackstone is responsible for protecting the firm’s people, offices, and operations across the globe. This includes providing security for in‑house events, external events, executive protection, and day‑to‑day operations to ensure a safe and secure environment. We are seeking a full‑time employee to join the team in our New York office to support these critical functions.

Position Overview

The Physical Security Platform Engineer has expertise in and deep knowledge of physical security technologies and enterprise software systems. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and integration of the firm’s physical security platforms, enabling seamless operations and informed decision‑making for security leadership. The role requires a hands‑on approach to system architecture, automation, and integrations, with a focus on driving innovation and operational excellence.

Job Description

The Physical Security Platform Engineer will be responsible for the technical management, modernization, and integration of the firm’s physical security platforms, including access control, visitor management, mass notification, incident management, video management systems (VMS), and identity/IAM solutions. Key responsibilities include:

• Platform Maintenance and Modernization: Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of physical security platforms through upgrades, patch management, and lifecycle planning.
• Systems Integration: Develop and implement integrations across internally hosted and SaaS solutions using APIs, webhooks, event streams, and data pipelines to enable unified workflows and dashboards.
• Automation and Optimization: Design and deploy automation scripts and workflows to streamline operations, enhance system performance, and reduce manual intervention.
• Data Management: Ensure data quality, normalization, and taxonomy alignment across platforms to support analytics, alerting, and operational reporting.
• Technical Design and Architecture: Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to design high‑availability architectures, disaster recovery plans, and continuity runbooks for physical security systems.
• Compliance and Security Standards: Align systems and processes with regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR/CCPA) and security best practices to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Incident Response and Troubleshooting: Act as the technical lead for resolving platform‑related incidents, including performing root cause analysis and ensuring timely resolution.
• Vendor Management: Partner with vendors to evaluate new technologies, manage platform roadmaps, and oversee renewals and end‑of‑life planning.
• Security Operations Support: Provide technical support and system enhancements for the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), ensuring the integration and functionality of platforms critical to real‑time monitoring, incident response, and decision‑making.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Systems or Platform Engineer delivering enterprise platforms; 3+ years specifically in physical security technologies (e.g., access control, visitor management, mass notification, incident management, VMS).
• Proficiency in API development, event‑driven architecture, and data pipeline tools (e.g., Kafka, Splunk, or similar).
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automating workflows and system tasks.
• Experience with data modeling, normalization, and governance frameworks to support analytics and reporting.
• Hands‑on experience with physical security technologies such as CCure, Everbridge, SwiftConnect, Genetec, Ontic, Ambient, or similar systems.
• Familiarity with identity platforms (e.g., Azure AD, Okta) and authentication protocols (e.g., SSO, SAML).
• Skills to design and maintain highly available Windows server environments, ensuring reliable performance, strong security, and scalable infrastructure that supports mission‑critical business applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with local and cloud‑based security solutions and SaaS integrations.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements such as SOC, SOX, GDPR, and CCPA as they apply to physical security systems.
• Exposure to data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Sigma) for creating dashboards and reports.
• Experience with badge provisioning and physical‑digital identity workflows.
• Certifications such as CSPO/PSPO, PMP, SAFe POPM, or security certifications relevant to physical security operations.
• Experience working in the financial services industry, particularly in highly regulated environments.
• Product ownership experience with backlog curation, prioritization, and outcome‑based road mapping.
• Technical expertise in API‑first integration, data modeling, event‑driven architecture, RBAC/ABAC, and SSO/IAM fundamentals.
• Security domain knowledge of access control, visitor management, mass notification, incident management, video platforms, and analytics.
• Deliver: familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, metrics‑driven decision‑making, UAT, and release readiness.
• Communication skills to provide executive‑level updates, engage in vendor negotiation, and maintain clear documentation of decisions and processes.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range

$106,000 - $170,000

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.

Additional compensation and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), [phone] (EMEA) or [phone] (APAC).

Security License Requirements

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or client questions;
• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case‑by‑case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

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