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The Physical Security Team at Blackstone is responsible for protecting the firm's people, offices, and operations across the globe. This includes providing security for in-house events, external events, executive protection, and day-to-day operations to ensure a safe and secure environment. We are seeking a full-time employee to join the team in our New York office to support these critical functions.
Position Overview
The Physical Security Platform Engineer has expertise in and deep knowledge of physical security technologies and enterprise software systems. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and integration of the firm's physical security platforms, enabling seamless operations and informed decision-making for security leadership. The role requires a hands-on approach to system architecture, automation, and integrations, with a focus on driving innovation and operational excellence.
Job Description
The Physical Security Platform Engineer will be responsible for the technical management, modernization, and integration of the firm's physical security platforms, including access control, visitor management, mass notification, incident management, video management systems (VMS), and identity/IAM solutions. Key responsibilities include:
• Platform Maintenance and Modernization: Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of physical security platforms through upgrades, patch management, and lifecycle planning. • Systems Integration: Develop and implement integrations across internally hosted and SaaS solutions using APIs, webhooks, event streams, and data pipelines to enable unified workflows and dashboards. • Automation and Optimization: Design and deploy automation scripts and workflows to streamline operations, enhance system performance, and reduce manual intervention. • Data Management: Ensure data quality, normalization, and taxonomy alignment across platforms to support analytics, alerting, and operational reporting. • Technical Design and Architecture: Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to design high-availability architectures, disaster recovery plans, and continuity runbooks for physical security systems. • Compliance and Security Standards: Align systems and processes with regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR/CCPA) and security best practices to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. • Incident Response and Troubleshooting: Act as the technical lead for resolving platform-related incidents, including performing root cause analysis and ensuring timely resolution. • Vendor Management: Partner with vendors to evaluate new technologies, manage platform roadmaps, and oversee renewals and end-of-life planning. • Security Operations Support: Provide technical support and system enhancements for the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), ensuring the integration and functionality of platforms critical to real-time monitoring, incident response, and decision-making.
Required Qualifications
5+ years as a Systems or Platform Engineer delivering enterprise platforms; 3+ years specifically in physical security technologies (e.g., access control, visitor management, mass notification, incident management, VMS). Proficiency in API development, event-driven architecture, and data pipeline tools (e.g., Kafka, Splunk, or similar). Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automating workflows and system tasks. Experience with data modeling, normalization, and governance frameworks to support analytics and reporting. Hands-on experience with physical security technologies such as CCure, Everbridge, SwiftConnect, Genetec, Ontic, Ambient, or similar systems. Familiarity with identity platforms (e.g., Azure AD, Okta) and authentication protocols (e.g., SSO, SAML).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with local and cloud-based security solutions and SaaS integrations. Understanding of regulatory requirements such as SOC, SOX, GDPR, and CCPA as they apply to physical security systems. Experience with local and cloud-based security solutions and SaaS integrations preferred. Exposure to data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Sigma) for creating dashboards and reports is preferred. Experience with badge provisioning and physical-digital identity workflows. Certifications such as CSPO/PSPO, PMP, SAFe POPM, or security certifications relevant to physical security operations preferred. Experience working in the financial services industry, particularly in highly regulated environments, is preferred. Product ownership experience with Backlog curation, prioritization, and outcome-based road mapping.
Deliver
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, metrics-driven decision-making, UAT, and release readiness. Communication skills in order to provide executive-level updates, engage in vendor negotiation, and maintain clear documentation of decisions and processes.
Additional Information
The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.
Expected Annual Base Salary Range
$106,000 - $170,000
Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.
Additional Compensation and Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone's sole discretion.
Blackstone's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.
How to Apply
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).