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cookboardman

Physical Security Engineer

Dover, DE · On-site

Physical Security Engineer will be responsible for high level configuration and integration of access control and IP/analog surveillance systems. They will also have strong knowledge of all Physical ...

cookboardman

Physical Security Engineer

Dover, DE

Physical Security Engineer will be responsible for high level configuration and integration of access control and IP/analog surveillance systems. They will also have strong knowledge of all Physical ...

CA State Lottery

Physical Security Engineer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$6.5K - $10K/mo

Working Conditions The Physical Security Engineer will work in a fast-paced environment, with competing priorities, and critical deliverables. * Schedule: This position supports the Lottery during ...

Cook & Boardman

Physical Security Engineer

Dover, DE · On-site

Physical Security Engineer will be responsible for high level configuration and integration of access control and IP/analog surveillance systems. They will also have strong knowledge of all Physical ...

OpenAI

Physical Security Systems Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$158K - $175K/yr

About the Team The Physical Security Engineering team designs, deploys, and sustains the systems that protect OpenAI's people, facilities, and critical infrastructure. We work across global office ...

Cyera

Security Engineer

Kansas City, MO · On-site +1

$80K - $150K/yr

THE OPPORTUNITY Join our team as a Security Engineer working within an agentic SOC environment ... AWS entry-level certification required at minimum, such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner. AWS ...

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As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level physical security engineer in the United States is $152,773.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $143,000.00 and $158,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Physical Security Engineer vs Security Technician?

AspectEntry Level Physical Security EngineerSecurity Technician
CertificationsSecurity+ or equivalent, basic engineering knowledgeSecurity+ or similar certifications, technical skills
Work EnvironmentDesign, planning, and system assessment in security projectsInstallation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of security systems
Employer & Industry UsageSecurity firms, corporate security departments, government agenciesSecurity service providers, alarm companies, retail and commercial sites

Entry Level Physical Security Engineers focus on designing and assessing security systems, requiring foundational engineering knowledge. Security Technicians primarily install and maintain security hardware, often with hands-on technical skills. Both roles are essential in the security industry but differ in responsibilities and focus areas.

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Associate Physical Security Engineer

cookboardman

Cary, NC

Other

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Summary  

Associate Physical Security Engineer is an entry-level physical engineering professional who reports to and learns from a senior physical security engineers. As an Associate Physical Security Engineer, your job duties include testing project components, identifying problems and discovering solutions, working on ongoing projects based on specifications or drawings, and collaborating with teams of other physical security engineers. 


Essential Functions 

  • Provide support to Project Manager(s) 
  • Point of contact for team resources 
  • Secondary Point of contact for clients 
  • Conduct weekly project update meeting with PM’s 
  • Assigned duties as needed 
  • Attend kick-off meeting and/or calls with client, project managers and account managers. 
  • Verify SOW with PM, review with Technician(s) and/ or Sub contractor. 
  • Perform jobsite visits (as needed) to verify site conditions, points of connection, installation and space access. 
  • Verifying materials are on order, quantities and receipt to ensure little to no project delays. 
  • Manage client relationships that may fall outside of direct project team 
  • Work closely with sales team to identify new opportunities with existing accounts 
  • Provide documentation and organization services for Program Manager(s) 
  • Assist Project Managers in managing large, complex strategic accounts that may have multiple simultaneous projects 

Minimum Qualifications 

  • HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience 
  • Current and valid DL preferred 


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

  • Participate in project commissioning and testing 
  • Assist in the enforcement of standards related to final documentation 
  • Possess basic system design and quoting abilities to assist sales when needed 

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