Physical Security Systems Specialist

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead resource for technical security, sharing insights on new technologies and supporting the architecture, engineering, and integration of global physical security systems.
• Build, implement, and maintain Ripple's global technical security infrastructure, ensuring its reliability, resilience, and efficiency across both on-premise and cloud environments.
• Develop and enforce global physical security standards and technical specifications to ensure long-term resilience and compliance with internal, external, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the full lifecycle of physical security projects, including developing and driving roadmap and budget requirements for design-build, break-fix, and preventive maintenance (PPM).
• Lead vendor relationships, measuring the performance of third-party contractors and security integrators to ensure successful installation, troubleshooting, and continuous support for all security systems.
• Coordinate system administration, configuration, and maintenance of security systems, including monitoring and managing all software and firmware updates to ensure consistent functionality.
• Deploy innovative security solutions by bringing to bear existing tool suites and your deep knowledge of the latest technological advancements to achieve effective risk management and efficiencies.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure that all technical security systems meet and exceed regulatory and company requirements.
• Provide expert technical support in-region for new security systems and, where necessary, lead the project management of security system changes from planning to progress reporting.

Requirements

• Proven expertise shown through a minimum of five years’ experience handling enterprise physical security systems, including access control, visitor management, and CCTV systems such as Avigilon or Alta Open, with growing responsibility.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of information technology operations supported by work experience, education or certification including ITSM/ITIL, PMP, etc.
• Experience managing people, projects and vendors with successful delivery in a timely manner and on-budget.
• Strong sense of integrity, and the capability to manage confidential issues professionally with suitable judgment and maturity.
• Determination and the skill to develop from the beginning are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Professional Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Skills

• Technical Expertise: Proficient in access control systems, CCTV systems, and related technologies.
• Project Management: Experience in managing large-scale projects and overseeing vendor relationships.
• Security Knowledge: Understanding of physical security principles and practices, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Annual leave and paid time off.
• Parental leave and family support benefits.
• Catered lunch and wellness programs.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is not specified, but actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is not specified, but it is mentioned that the opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders is available.