Senior Physical Security Specialist

Senior Physical Security Specialist

On‑site role (5 days/week in office) at Portland, OR or Renton, WA office. Candidates must reside within commutable distance of that location.

Build a career with purpose. Join our cause to create a person‑focused and economically sustainable health care system.

About the Workforce

Every day, Cambia’s dedicated Physical Security team lives our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the team, the Senior Physical Security Specialist provides a secure physical environment for people and facilities across the enterprise by designing, installing, upgrading, and maintaining new and existing physical security systems including badge access, security cameras, and other hardware and software applications.

Collaborates with other internal divisions (Data and Technology Solutions, Information Security, Human Resources) and vendors regarding matters of physical security. Manages system reporting and provides data to internal stakeholders. Keeps current on the latest cutting‑edge technologies and techniques used in the Physical Security and IT fields and makes recommendations for enterprise‑wide system improvements—all in service of creating a person‑focused health care experience.

What You Bring to Cambia

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or similar field.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience including physical security operations leadership with oversight of Security Operations Center staff.
• Systems operation experience of different types of Security Access Control, Cameras and Alarm systems software, hardware and networks. Equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.
• Prior military or law enforcement experience preferred.
• PSP (ASIS Physical Security Professional) or CPP (ASIS Certified Protection Professional) certification preferred.
• Must complete First Aid, CPR and AED certification within three months of start.
• On‑call 24/7 to respond to emergencies.
• Travel to locations in 5 states needed.

Skills and Attributes

• Expert technical skills and knowledge in Physical Security applications and Microsoft Office programs.
• Understand appropriate environments for physical security applications, adapt to rapidly changing technologies and methodologies, and recommend and implement new proactive security strategies enterprise‑wide.
• Analyze, diagnose and resolve system performance problems or outages.
• Plan, document, upgrade hardware operating systems and physical security systems, software and third‑party software.
• Manage projects, recognize risks and navigate challenges with a high degree of accuracy.
• Attention to detail and achieving desired results.
• Lead and manage an efficient Security Operations Center.
• Collaborate across teams and integrate activities with business units and IT departments to ensure successful implementation and support for project efforts.
• Build constructive and effective relationships using diplomacy and tact, and diffuse tense situations comfortably.
• Present and communicate highly technical concepts and make recommendations verbally and in writing to all levels of business.
• Work in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking, fluid environment with ever‑changing priorities.
• Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision‑making in professional settings highly desired.

What You Will Do at Cambia

• Manage enterprise‑wide corporate physical security systems including installation, maintenance, mapping and patching for all NVRs, cameras, access panels, multiple applications, servers, databases, network, firewalls and scripting to integrate with other systems.
• Ensure performance and stability for all physical security systems across all Cambia locations in 5 states.
• Provide oversight of our Security Operations Center, including management of vendor security dispatch officers, updating SOC post procedures as needed, coordinating SOC functions during emergencies and interacting with emergency responders as needed.
• Ensure physical security systems are documented and comply with local, state, federal requirements.
• Research and solve simple to complex software issues, collaborating with vendors and other support teams to resolve product or infrastructure problems.
• Provide technical directions to many project teams to ensure secure Cambia facilities and Physical Security systems are responsive, align with industry best practices and are cost‑effective.
• Ensure rapid and efficient issue resolution for all physical security system issues.
• Provide input for the written Physical Security Program reviews and revisions, e.g., Policy, Post Orders and Playbook, business plans, RFPs and budgets.
• Perform incident response and follow‑up analysis for both physical security and security systems failure root cause.
• Share technical expertise to increase team performance, gain higher compliance with industry technical standards, and to make systems more efficient and sustainable.

Work Environment

Typical office environment. Expected hiring range is $76,500.00 – $103,500.00 in Washington and Oregon, full range $72,000.00 – $117,000.00 and bonus target 10%.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to a drug and tobacco‑free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.

Accommodations

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email

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