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

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)

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Identify discrepancies, misconfigurations, orphaned records, outdated entries, and systemic data issues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