Security Technology Engineer

Change the world. Love your job. Texas Instruments is seeking an experienced Security Technology Engineer to join the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) in Dallas, Texas. This role serves as the embedded technical lead responsible for the architecture, integration, monitoring, optimization, and lifecycle management of enterprise physical security technologies supporting TI’s people, assets, and operations globally. This position plays a key role in advancing TI’s security technology ecosystem through enterprise standards, system integration, automation, analytics, resiliency, and lifecycle strategy. The engineer will work closely with Security Operations, IT infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Facilities, Engineering, Procurement, and external providers to ensure systems remain reliable, scalable, secure, and operationally effective in a 24/7 environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the health, availability, performance, and operational reliability of enterprise physical security systems, including access control, video management, video analytics, intrusion detection, intercom, visitor management, and related platforms
• Serve as the embedded GSOC technical subject matter expert, troubleshooting complex issues and coordinating resolution across internal teams, vendors, integrators, and manufacturers
• Support the consolidation of regional Security Communications Centers into the GSOC, ensuring standardization, interoperability, resiliency, and a consistent operator experience
• Engineer, configure, test, deploy, and optimize Genetec Security Center and associated technologies, including integrations across access control, video, intrusion, analytics, and incident management systems
• Identify and implement automation that reduces manual effort, improves data quality, accelerates response, and increases operator effectiveness
• Develop or support API- and SDK-based integrations, scripts, workflows, and other system interfaces to improve interoperability and efficiency
• Build and maintain monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and performance metrics for device health, alarm volumes, failure trends, and operational performance
• Develop analytics and reporting using tools such as Spotfire, Power BI, or similar platforms
• Lead technical execution for system integrations, upgrades, migrations, deployments, and lifecycle initiatives, with appropriate testing, validation, and documentation
• Partner with Security Operations, IT, cybersecurity, Facilities, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure secure architecture, network compatibility, scalability, and lifecycle support
• Maintain architecture diagrams, standards, asset inventories, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, change records, and disaster recovery documentation
• Support root cause analysis, business continuity, redundancy, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery planning for critical physical security systems
• Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend solutions based on operational value, scalability, interoperability, cybersecurity, and total cost of ownership
• Provide technical guidance, training, and knowledge transfer to GSOC and Security Operations personnel

Texas Instruments will not sponsor job applicants for visas or work authorization for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Security Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of hands-on experience engineering, integrating, administering, troubleshooting, or supporting enterprise physical security systems
• Experience with enterprise access control and video management systems, including configuration, integrations, upgrades, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management
• Experience troubleshooting Windows-based servers, applications, services, databases, and distributed systems supporting enterprise security technologies
• Experience leading or executing complex technical projects, system integrations, migrations, or upgrades involving multiple stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose complex technical issues using structured root cause analysis and drive them through resolution
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills across engineering, operations, vendor, and IT or cybersecurity audiences
• Working knowledge of enterprise networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, routing, firewalls, ports and protocols, and network troubleshooting
• Advanced hands-on experience with Genetec Security Center including access control, video management, system architecture, health monitoring, integrations, and incident management capabilities (e.g. Mission Control, Operation Center, etc.)
• Experience with LenelS2 OnGuard or other enterprise access control platforms, especially migrations or coexistence environments
• Demonstrated ownership, bias for action, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution
• Experience integrating physical security technologies through APIs, SDKs, web services, or middleware
• Familiarity with C#, .NET, Python, PowerShell, REST APIs, JSON, SQL, or similar technologies used for automation, integration, and troubleshooting
• Experience with SQL databases, analytics, and reporting
• Experience with Spotfire, Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, or similar visualization platforms
• Experience with virtualized environments, Windows Server, Active Directory, certificates, service accounts, and enterprise authentication concepts
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles relevant to physical security systems, including least privilege, network segmentation, patch management, credential management, encryption, logging, and secure architecture
• Experience with high-availability or mission-critical systems supporting 24/7 operations
• Experience with video analytics, AI-enabled security technologies, IoT devices, or edge-based security systems
• Experience with PSIM, CAD, fire and life safety interfaces, intercom, mass notification, or related GSOC technologies
• Strong vendor and integrator management skills, including the ability to challenge technical recommendations and proposed solutions

Preferred Certifications

• Genetec Security Center Technical Certification (GSC-TA, GSC-SA, GSC-OM)
• Lenel Certified Professional (LCP)
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Work Environment

• Onsite command center environment supporting 24/7 security operations
• Ability to work extended hours during critical incidents or major events when required
• Ability to monitor multiple information systems and data feeds simultaneously

TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.

Why TI?

• The future starts here. As a TIer, you'll play a critical role in defining the next era of semiconductor technology and help create the innovations that shape the world around us.
• Surround yourself with a team of innovators who value your unique perspective and will challenge you to bring your best self to work every day. We believe that fostering a culture of collaboration fuels both personal growth and technological breakthroughs. Explore our company culture.
• At TI, your success goes beyond your work. Take advantage of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being at work and in life, from competitive compensation to extensive health coverage and wellness programs. Learn more about our benefits offerings.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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