Principal Associate, Physical Security Engineer (Systems / Technical Operations - Physical Security), Global Workplace Services, Technology & Security Ops

Capital One Financial

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Work type
On-site
Location
Richmond, VA
Salary
$108,900–$124,300 / yr
Posted
15 days ago

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Below market

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This role $117k
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This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$200,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $117k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

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About Capital One Financial

Capital One Financial is a bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings products, known for its data-driven approach to consumer and commercial finance. Industry: Financial Services & Banking

Capital One Financial currently has 798 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 791 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Associate, Physical Security Engineer (Systems / Technical Operations - Physical Security), Global Workplace Services, Technology & Security Ops

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The Principal Associate Physical Security Engineer role at Capital One’s Global Workplace Services involves supporting and evolving enterprise-scale physical security technology platforms globally. This senior-level position requires driving system reliability, troubleshooting complex issues, improving operational processes, and contributing to strategic initiatives across alarm, video surveillance, and access control systems. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in physical security integration and technical operations, with a strong background in distributed systems and IoT environments. Key skills include hands-on support for physical security technologies, vendor management, and scripting/automation expertise using languages like Python or SQL. This role demands proficiency in AWS cloud services and experience working in regulated environments such as financial services. The candidate will engage closely with engineering leadership and cross-functional partners to ensure platforms remain stable and scalable while managing high-stakes operational challenges.

Skills

Python AWS Network diagnostics Monitoring and alerting systems Scripting and automation Video surveillance Access control Intrusion detection Physical security technologies Distributed systems IoT environments Troubleshooting incidents Vendor management Configuration management Testing and deployment Process design Internal tooling

What you'll do

  • Own and monitor the health and performance of physical security platforms.
  • Lead troubleshooting of complex system issues across hardware, software, and network layers.
  • Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve monitoring capabilities.
  • Support delivery of key initiatives such as system upgrades and new deployments.
  • Communicate system status and risks clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • At least 3 years of experience in physical security integration or technical operations.
  • Hands-on experience supporting physical security technologies like intrusion alarms and access control systems.
  • Experience troubleshooting incidents across networking, hardware, and software layers.
  • Proven ability to work with vendors and third-party systems effectively.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
  • Experience operating in regulated or compliance-driven environments such as financial services.

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