Physical Security Systems Engineer

India - Bangalore

Workplace/Full time/Hybrid

This position is responsible for the ongoing maintenance, design, and enhancement of physical security infrastructure across Guidewire's facilities. The role is based in Bengaluru and requires a collaborative, detail-oriented engineer who will deliver robust, scalable, and compliant physical security solutions.

Job Description

What you would do:

Support, maintain, and troubleshoot physical security systems (e.g., access control, video surveillance, alarm monitoring, and visitor management platforms)

Identify and implement upgrades, enhancement, and expansion of security infrastructure as per organizational policy and compliance requirements

Partner with Facilities, IT, Security, and external vendors for system design, installation, and commissioning of new physical security systems

Perform system health audits and risk assessments, reporting findings and remediation steps to management

Develop and maintain technical documentation, workflows, procedures, and training materials for physical security systems

Respond to incidents and coordinate system recovery in case of critical failure or breach

Manage user permissions, credentials, and configuration of security software platforms

Stay updated with best practices and innovations in physical security technology

What you would need to succeed:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

3-5 years' experience in a physical security systems engineer or related technical role, preferably in a global corporate environment

Hands on experience with security hardware

Hands-on experience with enterprise access control (e.g., Lenel, Genetec, Amag), CCTV systems (Genetec, Avigilon), visitor management, and alarm monitoring platforms

Working knowledge of server/networking infrastructure as it relates to security systems deployment and support

Ability to interpret building and wiring schematics, and interface with construction and installation contractors

Ability & willingness to travel to Guidewire International Locations

Proven experience designing and supporting security hardware/software integrations

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Preferred Skills:

Background in security system installation

Certifications related to physical security or security technology (e.g. PSP, Security manufacturer-specific certifications, Genetec or equivalent)

Familiarity with regulatory standards (GDPR, local data privacy, and physical security compliance)

Experience supporting multiple regional sites or complex facilities

Project management experience is a plus

Interested in this position?

About Guidewire

Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540+ insurers in 40 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire.

As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1600+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.

For more information, please visit and follow us on Twitter: @Guidewire_PandC.

Guidewire Software, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace, and believe that a diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures is a key to our success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where it's applicable to the position.