Systems Engineer - Physical Security

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is looking for a Systems Engineer with a focus on physical security systems to join our Enterprise Technology team. This role will liaise closely with our Workplace and various Security teams to conduct research, design, and maintain physical security platforms. You’ll join a lean and technical team with opportunities to architect, own, and evolve HRT’s global physical security infrastructure, driving both strategic vision and hands-on execution, to help HRT stay secure while providing a great employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Research, architect, and deploy physical security systems across our offices and supporting sites around the globe
• Conduct audits and risk assessments of the physical security of equipment and locations globally
• Curate an enjoyable employee experience while helping to maintain safety, security and compliance
• Manage user roles, permissions, and system access in compliance with company policies and best practices
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues, perform diagnostics, and provide Level 2/3 support
• Create and maintain documentation of configurations, procedures, and system architecture
• Help lead technical response and forensic analysis for physical security incidents in collaboration with Workplace and Security Operations teams
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate and adopt next-generation physical security technologies, such as AI-driven analytics, mobile credentials, or zero-trust physical systems

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the systems architecture, engineering, and administration of physical security systems (camera infrastructure, badge platforms, biometrics, environmental sensors, access control, etc.)
• Experience with open protocols and standards in physical security (OSDP, SNMP, etc.)
• Experience with consolidating and automating identity management, configuration, and logging for disparate physical security, access control, and digital IAM platforms
• Experience with data center physical security systems (VSS, ACS, IDS, anti-tailgating, anti-passback, mantraps, etc.)
• Experience automating through code (Python, Go, PowerShell) and working with SDKs/APIs
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts and protocols
• Familiarity with securing IP-based physical systems and awareness of modern physical security threats (e.g., firmware supply chain, OT/IT convergence)
• Willing to travel 20% of time to visit other offices and facilities as needed
• A certification like Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) is a plus
• Experience using Linux is a plus
• Experience with public cloud providers (GCP, AWS, Azure) is a plus

The estimated base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $250,000 per year, based on job-related skills and experience. This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.