Technical Security Engineer

Location: Lexington, KY, US

Employment Type: OTHER

Overview

The Technical Security Engineer reports to the Director of Technical Security and is responsible for the design, integration, optimization, and lifecycle management of enterprise physical security systems across ARH facilities. This role ensures that access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related platforms are reliable, scalable, secure, and aligned with ARH’s enterprise IT, security, and operational standards. Serving as a technical subject matter expert, the Engineer partners with Security Operations, IT, Facilities, and external vendors to support system modernization, deployment, administration, and advanced troubleshooting. The position establishes technical standards, supports enterprise security initiatives, and helps maintain continuous system availability across a multi-facility healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and standardize enterprise physical security systems across ARH facilities• Administer and support access control, video management, intrusion detection, and related security platforms• Integrate physical security systems with Active Directory, network infrastructure, and enterprise technology standards• Provide advanced technical support, Tier 3 troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for system issues• Monitor system performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support lifecycle planning• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, organizational security requirements, and applicable regulatory standards• Support security technology projects from design and implementation through testing, documentation, and sustainment• Evaluate security technologies, coordinate with approved vendors, and make recommendations that support operational reliability and risk reduction

Qualifications

Education• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Communications, Security Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered

Minimum Work Experience• Experience supporting enterprise access control, video management, intrusion detection, or related physical security systems

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities• Strong understanding of networking concepts, infrastructure dependencies, and Active Directory integration• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and coordinate resolution across internal teams and external vendors• Ability to pass a confidential-level background check• Ability to travel in accordance with Security Operations requirements and organizational needs• Required to comply with all Security Operations travel recommendations.