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Principal Systems Implementation Analyst

Nashville, TN · On-site

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How much do biometric engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for biometric engineer in Tennessee is $54.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44.71 and $61.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a biometric engineer?

A Biometric Engineer is a professional who designs, develops, and implements systems that use biological characteristics—such as fingerprints, facial features, iris patterns, or voice recognition—for identification and security purposes. They work on both the hardware and software aspects of biometric technologies, ensuring their accuracy, reliability, and security. Biometric Engineers are employed in various industries, including security, healthcare, and consumer electronics, to create and maintain systems that authenticate and protect user identities. Their work involves research, algorithm development, data analysis, and system integration to improve biometric recognition methods.

What are some common challenges faced by biometric engineers when integrating new biometric systems into existing infrastructure?

Biometric Engineers often encounter challenges when integrating new systems, such as ensuring compatibility with legacy hardware and software, maintaining data security and privacy, and minimizing disruptions to daily operations. They must address interoperability issues between different biometric modalities (e.g., fingerprint, facial recognition) and existing authentication processes. Effective collaboration with IT teams and end-users is critical to identify potential bottlenecks and develop seamless integration strategies that comply with organizational and regulatory standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a biometric engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Biometric Engineer, you need strong expertise in computer science, pattern recognition, and mathematics, typically supported by a relevant degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with biometric systems (such as fingerprint, facial, or iris recognition), programming languages (like Python or C++), and machine learning frameworks is essential, along with industry certifications like Certified Biometrics Professional (CBP). Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective problem-solving are crucial soft skills for developing secure, accurate, and user-friendly systems. These skills ensure the creation of reliable biometric solutions that protect sensitive data and enhance user authentication processes.

What cities in Tennessee are hiring for Biometric Engineer jobs?

Cities in Tennessee with the most Biometric Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Biometric Engineer job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,469 per year, or $54.6 per hour.

Principal Systems Implementation Analyst

Oracle

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

In this role, you will lead training, documentation, reporting, and performance measurement for enterprise physical security systems protecting people, facilities, data centers, and critical assets. You will help ensure these technologies are understood, used consistently, and supported by accurate procedures and actionable metrics.

This senior individual-contributor role requires strong analytical, communication, and program-management skills combined with knowledge of access control, video management, biometric authentication, cabinet security, key management, and related technologies. Systems may include Lenel Access Control, Alcatraz AI, Digitus, Traka, Milestone, and associated reporting and monitoring platforms.

You will partner with Physical Security, Operations, Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, Facilities, Data Center Operations, project teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to improve system adoption, operational consistency, data quality, and performance.

Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.

True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.

We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

Disclaimer:
Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $91,400 to $187,000 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC4


Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage training programs for enterprise physical security systems, processes, and operational standards.
  • Create instructor-led, virtual, and self-service training for system administrators, operators, analysts, technicians, and other users.
  • Conduct training-needs assessments and develop role-based learning paths, reference materials, exercises, and knowledge checks.
  • Measure training effectiveness and improve content based on feedback, assessments, system changes, and operational results.
  • Create and maintain standard operating procedures, user guides, workflows, data definitions, troubleshooting guides, and other system documentation.
  • Use Confluence or similar knowledge-management platforms to organize, publish, govern, and maintain technical and operational content.
  • Establish documentation standards, templates, review cycles, version controls, and ownership requirements.
  • Define key performance indicators for access control, video management, biometric systems, cabinet security, key management, and related technologies.
  • Develop dashboards and reports covering system availability, incidents, device health, user activity, data quality, training, service performance, and operational trends.
  • Use Jira, Jira dashboards, or comparable work-management tools to track incidents, requests, risks, corrective actions, projects, and performance metrics.
  • Configure and maintain Jira workflows, filters, reports, dashboards, and tracking standards that provide clear visibility into workload, status, ownership, and results.
  • Analyze physical security data to identify risks, recurring issues, performance gaps, training needs, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Use SQL queries, spreadsheets, dashboards, and reporting tools to retrieve, validate, reconcile, and interpret system information.
  • Establish metric definitions, reporting standards, data-quality controls, and consistent measurement methods.
  • Present findings, trends, risks, and recommendations to technical teams, operational leaders, vendors, and business stakeholders.
  • Support system implementations and changes through communications, training, documentation, readiness assessments, and adoption plans.
  • Coordinate with engineers and system owners to translate technical changes into clear operational guidance.
  • Track corrective actions and improvement initiatives resulting from audits, incidents, metrics, and user feedback.
  • Use approved AI tools, including ChatGPT and Codex, for research, data analysis, documentation, training development, reporting, and process improvement.
  • Review AI-generated work for accuracy, confidentiality, security, privacy, and compliance before use.
  • Serve as a senior resource and mentor for analysts, system users, administrators, and operational teams.

Qualifications

  • Five or more years of experience in physical security systems analysis, training, documentation, reporting, operations, or a comparable technology environment.
  • Working knowledge of access control, video management, biometric security, cabinet security, key management, or related physical security technologies.
  • Experience developing and delivering technical or operational training for multiple audiences.
  • Experience in creating standard operating procedures, user guides, workflows, and knowledge-base content.
  • Experience using Jira, Confluence, or comparable tools for tracking work, documentation, collaboration, dashboards, and reporting.
  • Demonstrated ability to define metrics, develop reports, analyze trends, and translate data into actionable recommendations.
  • Ability to use SQL queries, spreadsheets, dashboards, or business-intelligence tools to analyze and validate data.
  • Strong attention to detail, including the ability to identify documentation inconsistencies, data-quality issues, and process gaps.
  • Ability to organize complex technical information and communicate it clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience managing multiple initiatives, stakeholders, priorities, and deliverables with limited oversight.
  • Ability to use ChatGPT, Codex, or similar AI tools productively while protecting confidential information and validating outputs.
  • Strong written communication, presentation, facilitation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with physical security tools and technologies, including access control, video management, biometric authentication, cabinet security, and electronic key-management systems.

  • Advanced experience configuring Jira projects, workflows, dashboards, filters, reports, and automation.

  • Advanced experience designing and maintaining structured Confluence spaces and knowledge bases.
  • Experience developing dashboards and reports using Power BI or comparable analytics tools.
  • Experience integrating Jira, Confluence, reporting platforms, and other collaboration or workflow-management tools.
  • Knowledge of adult-learning principles, instructional design, curriculum development, and training evaluation.
  • Experience with technical writing, knowledge management, document governance, or organizational change management.
  • Familiarity with APIs, databases, data visualization, reporting automation, and AI-assisted analysis tools.
  • ASIS Physical Security Professional, ASIS Certified Protection Professional, or another recognized security credential.
  • Relevant certification in business analysis, data analytics, technical writing, instructional design, Jira administration, or project management.
  • Experience supporting enterprise, globally distributed, datacenter, or mission-critical security environments.

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