Data Platform Engineer

We're seeking a Data Platform Engineer who will be responsible for designing, building, and supporting the enterprise data infrastructure. This role includes managing and maintaining on-premises SQL Server environments, leading migrations to cloud-based platforms, primarily Azure Synapse, and developing data pipelines that feed the cloud data lake and analytics platforms.

The ideal candidate will have:
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in information technology, cybersecurity, physical security, security management or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in system administration and IT security with a focus on supporting and maintaining enterprise-level access control and surveillance systems.
• Familiarity with Honeywell WinPak, UniFi Access, Avigilon, or similar platforms.
• Experience with alert or duress systems (panic buttons, emergency notification systems).
• Solid understanding of IP networking, including VLANs, PoE, and subnets.
• Experience with Windows-based system administration and Active Directory integration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendors, projects, and procurement for security technology.

Essential Job Duties &Responsibilities
• Administer, configure, and maintain access control systems including badge issuance, user provisioning, door schedules, and alarm response workflows.
• Support and maintain the video surveillance infrastructure, including IP cameras, network video recorders (NVRs), and storage solutions.
• Manage and maintain physical alert systems such as panic buttons, duress alarms, and integrated response mechanisms.
• Oversee integration between physical security platforms and IT systems (e.g., Active Directory, SSO, identity management).
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability, proper functioning, and compliance with retention and alert response policies.
• Serve as primary technical liaison for vendors and contractors during security installations, upgrades, and service calls.
• Maintain documentation for all systems, including schematics, configurations, access logs, and SOPs.
• Work with the cybersecurity team to ensure physical security systems are properly segmented and secured on the network.
• Provide training for staff and site administrators on proper use of badge systems, surveillance review, panic buttons, and emergency procedures.
• Support investigations by retrieving access logs or video footage as directed and required.
• Stay current on new technologies, firmware releases, and best practices in physical and emergency security systems.
• Participate in on-call rotations or incident response procedures related to physical security infrastructure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.


Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a mission-driven organization that values growth, collaboration, and people. We offer a supportive environment where your ideas and leadership will directly impact our culture and the professional development of our team.

The Centers, through healing, teaching, and inspiring, provides individuals and families in Greater Cleveland the opportunity to reach their full potential. As a comprehensive social service and healthcare organization, The Centers operates at 11 locations. The Centers served over 20,000 individuals in 2024 through its four core service areas: Integrated Health & Wellness; Early Learning & Family Support; Workforce Development; and, Residential Youth Programs.


We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes a choice of health plans, contribution to your retirement savings, life, short- and long-term disability and more.


The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.