Physical Security Design Engineer

The Physical Security Design Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of physical security systems, including access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection systems. This role will involve significant system design expertise using various solutions to meet customer needs, post-sales project execution and troubleshooting of customer systems as needed. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in physical security systems, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical personnel.

Essential Functions

• Pre-Sales & Systems Design (Primary responsibility)
  • Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer requirements and propose tailored security solutions
  • Develop detailed system designs, schematics and submittals drawings
  • Create equipment lists and Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • Conduct site surveys to assess customer needs and gather necessary information for accurate system design
  • Provide technical presentations and demonstrations to prospective clients to showcase our solutions
  • Assist in responding to RFPs and RFQs with comprehensive technical documentation
  • Design and engineer physical security systems and other network infrastructure that support it
  • Interface with product and distribution partners to obtain systems, device, design specifications and equipment pricing
  • Organize solution reviews and internal technical meetings
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required
• Project Implementation
  • Support in post-sales process and design reviews to ensure they meet specifications and customer expectations
  • Support project managers during implementation by providing technical guidance
  • Install and configure servers, cameras, controllers and other network devices
  • Perform system commissioning and customer training sessions
• Service Support
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to customers to resolve issues with installed systems
  • Conduct remote and on-site diagnostics to identify and rectify system faults
  • Work closely with the service team to ensure timely and effective resolution of customer issues

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of 3 years of security engineering experience
• Current and valid US driver’s license
• At least 2 years in a pre-sales support/estimating role with access control and CCTV/IP video surveillance
• At least 2 years of installation and configuration experience on access control systems and CCTV/IP video surveillance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Understanding of server, storage, and networking architectures
• The ability to work in a dynamic team environment with expanding customer base
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage deadlines and have excellent follow-up skills to drive tasks to completion
• Must be professional and polished in appearance and be comfortable speaking to small groups of managers and technical and/or facility personnel
• [Preferred] CAD and or BlueBeam experience
• [Preferred] Vendor certifications: Avigilon, Milestone, Genetec & Lenel
• [Preferred] Knowledgeable on Cloud Solutions, Network Switches and Communication Systems

Physical Demands

Spends more than 2/3 of time standing, kneeling/crouching/stooping, using hands and reaching. Spends approximately 1/3 of time walking and talking/hearing. Frequent lifting required of items 25-50 pounds. 

Work Environment

May be exposed to variable weather conditions. Other conditions may include proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery and using various tools and hardware. Worker may be subject to frequent heavy lifting.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.