Physical Security Technologist

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Summary

Join Applied Materials as a Physical Security Technologist and lead global innovation in AI-driven video surveillance. You will design, optimize, and secure enterprise-wide physical security systems, ensuring operational resilience and compliance with international standards.

Key Responsibilities

AI Automation

• Drive operational efficiency across video platforms (servers, cameras, storage, software).

• Develop automated health checks, diagnostics, and dashboard monitoring.

• Automate firmware updates, patches, and system upgrades.

• Implement AI features across global camera systems.

Operational Support

• Act as SME for AI Video technologies.

• Troubleshoot video loss, device failures, and network disruptions.

• Enhance user roles, permissions, and security profiles.

System Optimization & Planning

• Implement real-time AI-driven monitoring for capacity and performance.

• Lead system expansions, upgrades, and architectural improvements.

• Define corporate standards for recording schedules, resolution, and retention.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure alignment with cybersecurity best practices.

• Drive compliance with GDPR, CJIS, PCI, and internal policies.

• Manage authentication, access controls, encryption, and audit logging.

• Support investigations and incident response.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain network diagrams, configuration records, and inventory logs.

• Develop dashboards for uptime, performance, and security events.

Collaboration

• Partner with networking teams on VLAN design and bandwidth planning.

• Coordinate with global security operations, integrators, and vendors.

• Integrate physical security with IT and identity management platforms.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Security Systems, or related field.

• 7-10 years managing corporate Video Management Systems (e.g., Avigilon, Milestone, Genetec).

• Expertise in IP video systems, network infrastructure, servers, and storage.

• Strong communication and vendor management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with access control, intrusion detection, and identity management systems.

Technical Skills

• Mastery of video surveillance platforms and server administration.

• Ability to design and implement physical security solutions globally.

• Manage technology refresh cycles and vendor transitions.

Additional Information

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:
No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

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