Physical Network Security Consultant

Role Summary
This position entails providing technical leadership, architecture guidance, and hands-on expertise in physical security systems. The role is responsible for assessing, designing, and standardizing physical security infrastructure to ensure scalability, resilience, and future readiness. The engineer or consultant collaborates closely with project managers and stakeholders to deliver secure, compliant, and integrated security solutions across various locations.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate existing physical security architecture, including access control platforms, video surveillance systems, and door hardware.
• Assist in defining global physical security standards, encompassing reference architectures, technology stack alignment, and design principles for scalability and resiliency.
• Identify gaps, limitations, or risks in current platform selections and recommend mitigations or improvements.
• Support assessments of legacy locations to determine standardization, upgrade, replacement, or remediation needs.
• Evaluate site conditions, system configurations, and integration points to inform security architecture decisions.
• Provide technical input into prioritization and remediation strategies for security infrastructure.
• Review construction and design documents to ensure security requirements are incorporated from early stages.
• Offer technical guidance to maintain consistency across global locations and support security system integrations with enterprise networks, identity management, and HR systems.
• Validate alignment of physical security designs with IT security, network, and compliance standards.
• Review vendor proposals, designs, and implementation approaches, ensuring compliance with architectural standards and customer expectations.
• Assist in troubleshooting complex technical issues during deployment phases and provide remote architecture validation and advisory support.
• Support the internal technical team actively working on security system design to facilitate knowledge sharing and technical oversight.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in physical network security technology planning, design, and consulting within the private sector.
• U.S. citizen with full working rights.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in technology-related fields preferred.
• Professional or technical certification in physical security or networking technologies.
• Proven expertise in physical security architecture, deployment, and system assessments.
• Strong understanding of access control, video surveillance, and supporting infrastructure.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills for technical review, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Availability for flexible working hours aligned with project demands.

Publishing Pay Range: $60.00 - $70.00 Hourly

This position offers a fully remote work environment and can be performed from an approved location.

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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