Senior Physical Security Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Idexcel; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Idexcel is seeking a Security Systems Engineer / Physical Security Professional to lead and oversee the design, review, and implementation of corporate security systems in Washington, DC. The role focuses on both physical and electronic security, acting as the SME for engineering and compliance.

The candidate will participate in vulnerability assessments, design reviews, and acceptance testing, with 80-90% onsite in DC and occasional field work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years designing and applying physical/electronic security systems in multiple sectors (office, transportation).
• Experience creating detailed CONOPS and applying risk mitigation techniques: access control, portal-based intrusion detection, physical barriers.
• Current PSP or CPP certification from ASIS International.
• Current CPD certification from NICP.

Responsibilities

• Involved in all phases of physical and electronic security aspects of the Corporate Security program.
• Serve as SME for electronic security systems engineering and design compliance.
• Assist in security vulnerability assessments and design reviews.
• Support construction, implementation, and system acceptance testing.

Skills

Security design

Electronic security

CONOPS

Risk mitigation

Access control

Intrusion detection

Physical barriers

PSP/CPP

CPD

Communication

Education

ASIS PSP/CPP certification

CPD certification (NICP)

Job description

Idexcel is seeking a Security Systems Engineer / Physical Security Professional to lead and oversee the design, review, and implementation of corporate security systems in Washington, DC. The role focuses on both physical and electronic security, acting as the SME for engineering and compliance.

The candidate will participate in vulnerability assessments, design reviews, and acceptance testing, with 80-90% onsite in DC and occasional field work.