Physical Security Architect

New Era Technology offers:   

· Full Benefits

· Medical

· Dental

· Vision

· 401K match

· 28 PTO Days including company holidays

 

SUMMARY: 

The Physical Security Architect is a hands-on subject matter expert on physical security design, covering access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and intercom systems. This role works directly with project teams, Solutions and Design engineers, Sales, manufacturer partners, and customer stakeholders to validate designs, review scope, and support projects through execution.

Walgreens is the initial focus for this role, given the size of the account and its ongoing physical security needs. The Physical Security Architect will also support other strategic enterprise customers over time. This role helps build deeper bench strength on Walgreens physical security standards and design expectations so that account knowledge is documented and shared across the team rather than held by one person.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Design Support and Validation

• Conduct site assessments, construction reviews, and design coordination meetings for active physical security projects.
• Review and validate project scope, system requirements, and bills of materials against customer
• Provide technical guidance on access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, intercom, and integrated security systems.
• Support development of reference designs, configuration standards, and deployment

Walgreens Program Support

• Serve as a technical resource for Walgreens’ physical security standards, design expectations, and site
• Support knowledge transfer so Walgreens specific technical knowledge is documented and shared across the physical security team.
• Review Walgreens project deliverables and support proactive communication on design questions, open issues, and escalations.
• Coordinate with manufacturer partners on platform requirements used on the account, including

Project Support and Escalation

• Support project managers, project coordinators, and implementation teams throughout the project
• Review network architectures, device configurations, communication paths, and integration
• Act as a liaison between project teams and manufacturer technical resources on hardware, firmware, or integration issues.
• Support troubleshooting and escalation handling technical issues on active

Testing and Technical Evaluation

• Use New Era's physical security lab to test new products, validate designs, and troubleshoot field
• Evaluate new products, platforms, and integrations for use in customer
• Run test plans and document results to support design

Standards and Documentation

• Support the development and maintenance of configuration standards, implementation guides, and design templates.
• Capture deployment feedback and lessons learned and share them with the broader physical security
• Maintain client specific technical documentation, including Walgreens design standards and site

Technical Writing and Customer Communication

• Prepare assessment reports, technical findings, and design recommendations for internal and customer
• Develop customer facing documentation that explains technical concepts clearly to non-technical
• Present technical reviews, design updates, and project status to customers and internal stakeholders as

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, security management, engineering, computer science, or a related field, or eq