Senior Distributed Systems Engineer Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

The Senior Systems Engineer is a senior-level role responsible for the architecture, lifecycle, engineering, and operational support of enterprise physical security systems, including CCTV (video surveillance) and access control/badging platforms. This role serves as the technical owner and subject matter expert for physical security systems, driving system strategy, integrations, standards, and lifecycle management. The Senior Systems Engineer partners closely with Facilities, HR, Security, and external vendors to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant solutions across the enterprise.

System Ownership & Architecture

1. Own the end-to-end architecture, design, and technical roadmap for CCTV and access control systems.

2. Define system standards, reference architectures, and deployment models across all sites.

3. Ensure high availability, scalability, and resilience of security platforms. 

4. Lead technical decision-making for new solutions, upgrades, and integrations.

5. Design and maintain system architectures that enforce network segmentation and define security boundaries for CCTV and access control systems handling sensitive environments (CUI zones, restricted areas).

6. Architect and enforce identity, authentication, and access control models for physical security systems, including role-based access, secure remote administration, and integration with enterprise identity providers.

7. Define monitoring, logging, and audit architecture for CCTV and access control systems to support incident detection, forensic investigation, and CMMC audit & accountability requirements.

8. Recommend and maintain 3rd party relationships that help support these systems and foster the ongoing partnerships to make sure they continue to provide setups that satisfy certification requirements that include government required certifications.

9. Travel to job sites and locations to audit and ensure setup.

1. Own the full lifecycle of physical security systems including design, procurement, deployment, maintenance, and retirement.

2. Maintain and manage asset inventory for cameras, servers, storage, and access control hardware.

3. Develop and execute refresh strategies for hardware and software platforms.

4. Partner with leadership on budget planning, forecasting, and lifecycle investments.

Systems Administration

1. Administer enterprise access control systems including provisioning, modification, and revocation of badge access.

2. Conduct periodic access reviews, audits, and compliance validations.

3. Maintain role-based access control models aligned with corporate security policies.

4. Generate reports and maintain audit/compliance logs.

CCTV / Video Surveillance Management

1. Maintain and monitor CCTV/VMS platforms to ensure system uptime and performance.

2. Configure cameras, recording policies, retention schedules, and system parameters.

3. Perform firmware updates, patching, and system health monitoring.

4. Support incident response activities including video retrieval and forensic analysis.

• Bachelor's degree in IT or another related field.

  • Additional experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

• Seven (7) years of experience in physical security systems, infrastructure, or related engineering roles.

• Experience in large, multi-site enterprise environments preferred.

• Skilled in taking the initiative at the right time and being proactive to reduce customer impact.

• Skilled in effectively targeting the right type of communication to appropriate audiences. 

• Experienced at managing and growing vendor relationships.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.  The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.   Specific vision abilities required by this job includes the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is in a busy office setting.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may be required to travel in small and large commercial aircraft.

This position requires you to travel up to 20% of the time. Travel will be based on IT projects and initiatives.

NOTE:  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The statements contained herein are intended to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibilities, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

ASRC is a drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug testing is part of the hiring process.

ASRC and its family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other legal protected status.  EOE:  M|F|D|V EEO Poster

Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Inupiat-owned corporation created as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

ASRC's family of companies apply a shareholder preference in employment, to the maximum extent feasible, as authorized by law.