Physical Security Analyst

Workplace Address (if applicable):
Head Office, 240 West Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, Ohio

12 month contract to hire

Job Description:

The technologies or systems which this contingent worker be utilizing are - SiteOwl, CCure, Avigilon, Sureview, Excel

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in audit, assurance, data validation, risk analysis, or control testing
• Strong analytical skills with experience reviewing large or complex datasets
• Demonstrated ability to identify inconsistencies, anomalies, and data quality issues
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience working in structured, process driven environments
• Ability to manage multiple review efforts simultaneously without sacrificing quality
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to clearly record findings and outcomes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), especially Excel for data review
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication

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Preferred / Nice to Have

• Background in corporate tax audit, internal audit, or assurance functions
• Experience performing reconciliations between systems or databases
• Familiarity with IT systems, access control concepts, or cybersecurity fundamentals (training provided)

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Key Attributes for Success

• Meticulous, methodical, and detail driven
• Comfortable questioning data and validating assumptions
• Strong sense of ownership for data accuracy and system quality
• Organized, disciplined, and process oriented
• Able to work independently while collaborating closely with technical teams

Responsibilities:

System Audits & Data Validation

• Perform detailed audits of physical security systems including access control, video management, and alarm platforms
• Validate data accuracy and completeness across multiple physical security tools and systems of record
• Reconcile users, permissions, devices, alarms, and configuration data between upstream and downstream systems
• Identify discrepancies, misconfigurations, orphaned records, outdated entries, and systemic data issues

Data Integrity & Governance

• Ensure physical security systems remain clean, consistent, and trustworthy through recurring review and validation
• Verify that system configurations and data align with established internal standards and approved designs
• Track and document findings, corrections, and validation outcomes to support long term system reliability

Issue Analysis & Remediation Support

• Analyze root causes of data inconsistencies and recurring errors
• Work with Physical Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, IT, Facilities, and vendors to resolve identified issues
• Confirm corrective actions are accurately implemented and sustained over time

Process & Quality Improvement

• Identify patterns, trends, and systemic weaknesses in system data or configurations
• Support improvements to processes that reduce manual error, improve repeatability, and enhance auditability
• Help develop structured review routines, validation checklists, and standard operating procedures

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare clear, concise summaries of findings, discrepancies, and corrective actions for internal teams and leadership
• Translate technical system data into understandable observations and recommendations
• Communicate issues in a factual, evidence-based manner without ambiguity

Learning & Technical Development

• Develop a strong working understanding of physical security technologies, systems, and data flows through hands-on training
• Learn how physical security tools integrate with cybersecurity platforms, identity systems, and operational monitoring workflows