Security Operations Engineer

QTS Data Centers

Security Operations Engineer leading CCTV and access-control operations for QTS Data Centers. Maintaining enterprise security systems across physical data-center sites.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeDenver • Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Ohio, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,405 - $136,725 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and integrating enterprise-level IP-based CCTV and Access Control systems, with a strong ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications. Proven capability in managing security operations, collaborating with diverse teams, and providing emergency support in high-stress environments.

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CCTV System MaintenanceAccess Control System MaintenanceGenetec ExperienceProwatch ExperienceTCP/IP Network Knowledge

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Hard Skills

CCTV System DesignAccess Control System DesignTechnical Specification DevelopmentEngineering Document InterpretationSystem Integration

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship ManagementIndependent WorkStress Management

Tools & Technologies

GenetecProwatchLenelCCTV/NVR AppliancesNetworked CCTV Systems

Industry Keywords

Physical Security SystemsEnterprise Security DesignEmergency SupportConstruction ReviewFederal Customer Contracts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day operations of physical security systems and applications
Provide organizational expertise in the use of security equipment
Train and monitor utilization of security equipment
Support physical sites as required
Maintain positive relationships and communication with staff and executive-level management
Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications
Estimate work effort for technical deliverables
Identify alternative component- and architecture-level solutions
Coordinate and manage daily support activities with personnel from different groups
Work with co-workers, maintenance personnel, project managers, building managers, engineers, and contractors
Participate in on-call duty and provide off-hour emergency support as necessary
Review and assist with construction and installation of remote systems and expansion of existing systems
Lead maintenance and modification of applications and security systems
Collaborate with Property Development, Solutions, and Facilities to develop comprehensive enterprise security designs based on the QTS Basis of Design

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of three years’ experience maintaining enterprise-level IP based CCTV systems
Experience with Genetec or equivalent CCTV/NVR appliances and software
Experience with TCP/IP networked CCTV systems
Minimum of three years’ experience maintaining enterprise-level Access Control systems
Experience with Prowatch or Lenel systems
Minimum of three years’ experience designing CCTV and Access Control system integration and operation
US Citizenship required by law due to federal customer contracts
Hands-on knowledge of Prowatch, Lenel, and Genetec systems
Ability to work quickly and independently in high-stress situations or environments
Some travel to other sites required
Ability to read, interpret, and produce engineering documents, including control drawings, sequences of operations, bills of materials, graphical user interface requirements, and functional specifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions and immediate vesting
Flexible spending and HSA accounts
Paid holidays and 11 paid holidays annually
Paid time off
Paid volunteer days
Employee assistance program
Tuition assistance / tuition reimbursement
Parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
Military leave assistance and Military Benefits Package
QTS scholarship for employee dependents
Wellness program
Bonus eligibility
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
Holiday compensation when worked
Pet and Legal Insurance
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Crisis Fund