Security Engineer, Physical Security Data & Systems

Job overview

The Security Engineer, Physical Security Data & Systems role is onsite in Lemont, IL, with a stated hiring range of $86,299–$134,626.05 per year. The position supports Argonne National Laboratory’s Physical Security function. Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance. The role modernizes physical access-control systems and builds reliable security data, reporting, and integration capabilities. Its work supports audit-ready configurations, improved data quality, and stronger security posture across distributed campus facilities.

What you'll do

• Analyze and map DSX access-control data for migration to Lenel OnGuard
• standardize identifiers and prepare import datasets
• configure Lenel hardware objects and workflows
• develop SQL queries, stored procedures, and data-quality checks
• build Power BI dashboards and reporting pipelines
• develop Python/SQL ETL and software components
• collaborate with Physical Security and vendors to validate changes and meet DOE requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

security engineer

physical security

data & systems engineering

lenel onguard

dsx migration

access control

pacs

sql

python

power bi

etl

lemont il

argonne national laboratory

$86,299–$134,626.05/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive employee benefits are referenced
• details are available through Argonne’s benefits information.

Why this role

Physical-security systems engineering focused on DSX-to-Lenel migration, PACS data governance, and analytics; U.S. citizenship and DOE Q clearance requirements apply.

About the employer

Argonne National Laboratory is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.