Senior Physical Security Systems Engineer, Infrastructure

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative was founded by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg in 2015 to help solve some of society’s toughest challenges — from eradicating disease and improving education to addressing the needs of our local communities. Our mission is to build a more inclusive, just, and healthy future for everyone.

The Team

Across our work in Science, Education, and within our communities, we pair technology with grantmaking, impact investing, and collaboration to help accelerate the pace of progress toward our mission. Our Central Operations & Partners team provides the support needed to push this work forward. 

Central Operations & Partners consists of our Brand & Communications, Facilities, Finance, Infrastructure/IT Operations/Business Systems, Initiative Operations, People, Real Estate/Workplace/Facilities/Security, Research & Learning, and Ventures teams. These teams provide the essential operations, services, and strategies needed to support CZI’s progress toward achieving its mission to build a better future for everyone.

Our Central Tech team provides technology and security support for CZI and our grantees. We believe that Engineering, IT and Security are most effective when in sync and learning from each other on a daily basis.  Across our three pillars of Infrastructure, Security, and Grantee & Partner Support, we enable our teams to achieve their goals faster and more securely. We leverage technology to automate manual processes, constantly innovate to optimize operations, provide first-class support, and build solutions to enable the scale and execution of our business partners' strategies and initiatives.

The Opportunity

As the Physical Security Systems Engineer, you will shape and advance cutting-edge physical security systems across CZI and the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub. You will drive the design, implementation, and optimization of our Access Control Systems, Video Management Systems, and other physical security infrastructure. From managing large-scale installations and system upgrades to developing smart API integrations, your work will directly enhance the safety and operational efficiency of our environment. With access to top-tier tools and collaboration with cross-functional teams, you’ll solve complex challenges, explore emerging technologies, and make impactful data-driven decisions.

What You'll Do

• Support the selection, installation, programming, and maintenance of Access Control Systems (ACS), Video Management Systems (VMS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and cloud/SaaS security infrastructure.
• Coordinate and manage physical security projects, including new construction and upgrades, system migrations, and the commissioning of ACS, IDS, and VMS technologies.
• Collaborate with our Physical Security team and other key stakeholders to review, verify, and accept security system designs and installations.
• Develop and maintain physical security standards, ensuring alignment with site drawings, project plans, and operational requirements.
• Monitor and manage software, firmware, and OS updates/patches for servers, databases, and applications supporting physical security systems.
• Develop API integrations with various business platforms, including Envoy, Workday, Slack, and Google Workspace.
• Perform user access management, hardware configuration, and remote troubleshooting for physical security systems and electronic components.
• Evaluate and implement new security technologies and system enhancements, including proof-of-concept testing and operational integration. Maintain our physical security technology lab environment.
• Participate in on-call rotations and cross-functional meetings to resolve issues, recommend solutions, and enhance security system utilization for improved monitoring and decision-making.

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-level physical security systems and related IT infrastructure.
• Proficient with major access control systems such as Lenel S2, OnGuard, Genetec, and/or CCURE.
• Skilled in API integrations, database management, and scripting languages like Python and PowerShell.
• Strong understanding of network security and protocols including DNS, VLANs, and routing. Ability to systematically troubleshoot complex issues across LAN, WAN, WLAN, and cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience managing infrastructure in AWS or Microsoft Azure cloud environments.
• Knowledgeable in low voltage circuitry, including circuit diagnostics and protocols such as Wiegand and OSDP.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to create detailed system designs and technical documentation.
• Highly analytical and organized, capable of managing multiple projects, working independently, and handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Compensation

The Redwood City, CA base pay range for this role is $158,000-$237,000. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. 

As we grow, we’re excited to strengthen in-person connections and cultivate a collaborative, team-oriented environment. This role is a hybrid position requiring you to be onsite for at least 60% of the working month, approximately 3 days a week, with specific in-office days determined by the team’s manager. The exact schedule will be at the hiring manager's discretion and communicated during the interview process.

Benefits for the Whole You 

We’re thankful to have an incredible team behind our work. To honor their commitment, we offer a wide range of benefits to support the people who make all we do possible. 

• CZI provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.
• Annual benefit for employees that can be used most meaningfully for them and their families, such as housing, student loan repayment, childcare, commuter costs, or other life needs.
• CZI Life of Service Gifts are awarded to employees to “live the mission” and support the causes closest to them.
• Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice. 
• Funding for select family-forming benefits. 
• Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving to the Bay Area
• And more!

If you’re interested in a role but your previous experience doesn’t perfectly align with each qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role.

Explore our work modes, benefits, and interview process at www.chanzuckerberg.com/careers.

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