Security Systems Engineer

TalentAlly; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package

Ongoing Professional Development

Mission-driven work culture

Recognized as a Top Workplace

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Electronic Security Systems Engineer to support and maintain enterprise electronic security technologies across its facilities. This role involves working closely with technical teams to ensure reliable security systems including access control and video surveillance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in physical security systems. This position also necessitates the ability to obtain key vendor certifications and participate in on-call support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Experience supporting enterprise physical security systems is preferred.
• Ability to obtain vendor certifications like CCure 9000.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise electronic security systems.
• Monitor automated data exchanges for access provisioning.
• Perform routine maintenance and upgrades of security technologies.
• Coordinate service restoration with IT teams and vendors.

Skills

Experience with Access Control Systems

Familiarity with Video Surveillance (CCTV)

Knowledge of Emergency Communications

Troubleshooting electronic security systems

Networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Software House CCure 9000

HID SAFE

Zenitel Stentofon

CenTrak

DSC

VMware vSphere

Job description

Electronic Security Systems Engineer

(Access Control, CCTV, Physical Security Systems)
University Health – San Antonio, Texas

Position Summary

University Health is seeking an Electronic Security Systems Engineer to support and maintain enterprise physical and electronic security technologies across our healthcare facilities.

This role supports critical security infrastructure including access control, video surveillance (CCTV), emergency communications, RFID infant/pediatric protection systems, and visitor management platforms. The position works closely with Information Systems, Protective Services, and vendors to ensure the reliability and security of facility-based electronic security systems.

Note: This role supports physical security technology systems and operational infrastructure and is not a cybersecurity position.

Key Responsibilities

• Support enterprise electronic security systems including access control, video surveillance (CCTV), RFID safety systems, and intrusion alarm systems.
• Configure system settings, user permissions, and device integrations within security platforms.
• Monitor automated data exchanges related to badging, access provisioning, and system interfaces.
• Perform system testing, upgrades, patches, and routine maintenance of electronic security technologies.
• Generate system reports, audits, and operational metrics to ensure system performance and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate service restoration with IT teams and external vendors.
• Support system installations, expansions, and upgrades across University Health facilities.
• Participate in incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Provide after-hours and on-call support for critical security systems as required.

Technical Environment

Experience supporting enterprise electronic security or physical security systems, including:

• Access Control Systems: Software House CCure 9000
• Visitor Management Systems: HID SAFE
• Emergency Communications Systems: Zenitel Stentofon
• Intercom / Communication Systems
• RTLS / RFID Protection Systems: CenTrak
• Intrusion Alarm Systems: DSC
• Security Devices: badge readers, electronic door locks, video cameras, and related security hardware
• Infant/Pediatric Protection Systems
• Windows Server environments
• VMware vSphere virtual environments
• Cisco UCS or Dell server hardware
• Networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, IP addressing)

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Healthcare Technology, or related field required.

Relevant experience may substitute for education requirements. Experience supporting enterprise physical security systems, healthcare environments, or complex IT infrastructure is preferred.

Candidates must have the ability to obtain vendor certifications such as CCure 9000, Zenitel Stentofon, CenTrak, DSC, and HID SAFE.

Work Environment

Work occurs in hospital facilities, technical environments, and data centers across University Health locations. Travel between facilities may be required. This role participates in a 24/7 on-call rotation supporting critical facility security systems.

Why University Health?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package
• One of the Top Employers in San Antonio
• Ongoing Professional Development & Career Growth
• Mission-Driven Work Culture Focused on Excellence, Equity & Empathy
• Recognized as a Best Place to Work and Top Workplace