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Physical Security Systems Engineer

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Austin, TX Intern
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026
Description:

Hybrid Monday - Thursday in either Austin, TX or Salt Lake City, UT or Dublin, IE

The organization seeks a Physical Security Systems Engineer to support and optimize enterprise physical security technologies. The role will administer access control, video management, and SQL-based reporting systems while resolving user issues and maintaining uptime. The engineer will collaborate with IT on servers and networks, contribute to integrations and upgrades, and create documentation to support users and operations. Candidates should bring hands-on experience with Lenel or similar systems, SQL proficiency, and strong troubleshooting capability.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $40.00 to $50.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

  • Administer and troubleshoot Lenel access control systems and integrated subsystems.
  • Support and maintain enterprise video management systems to ensure uptime and reliability.
  • Manage, monitor, and optimize SQL-based system databases, including data integrity and reporting.
  • Perform system checks and ensure uptime of supported systems.
  • Support internal applications and integrations with upstream and downstream systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve end-user tickets and escalations in a timely manner.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours support when required.
  • Collaborate with IT teams on system administration, servers, and network infrastructure.
  • Establish strong working relationships with internal teams through clear communication.
  • Create and maintain documentation, user guides, and how-to materials for end-users.
  • Identify and implement process automation opportunities using AI and related technologies.
  • Contribute to system integrations, upgrades, patch management, and compliance activities.

Experience Requirements:

  • 1 to 4 years of experience in physical security systems engineering or IT systems support.
  • Hands-on experience with Lenel OnGuard or similar enterprise access control systems.
  • Knowledge of video management platforms such as Milestone, Genetec, or Avigilon.
  • Proficiency in SQL for queries and data management with relational databases.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and a customer service mindset for user support.
  • Understanding of system administration, networking fundamentals, and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience creating clear documentation.
  • Experience with cloud-hosted or hybrid security platforms (preferred).
  • Knowledge of scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell or Python (preferred).
  • Familiarity with compliance standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI (preferred).
  • Experience building dashboards and reports in Tableau or similar BI tools (preferred).
  • Experience with AI-enabled tools or automation platforms to enhance operations (preferred).

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact .

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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