Security Design Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluates user input, specified threats, operational goals, and industry best practices to determine design recommendations including specifications, hardware requirements and software.
• Uses scans and measurements in conjunction with 2D and 3D modeling (REVIT, AutoCAD) to develop security systems and elements within the virtual world before recommending for use the real world. This includes prototyping of computer-based systems, software coding, and physical hardware.
• Maintains and applies an in-depth knowledge of ERIE’s technical security systems. Provides direct support to the company and section on all technical security system related initiatives and problem resolutions.
• Maintains knowledge of current and emerging technologies and industry best practices related to all technical security systems. Conducts related research and communicates relevant industry news and information to staff. Proposes and implements best practices and tools supporting these technologies and practices. Develops system integration skills and works closely with the Security Systems Integration Engineer.
• Collaborates with other team members and contract resources to install, test, troubleshoot, or replace low voltage electrical equipment, all ERIE’s Technical Security Systems, including card access, physical security, intrusion, CCTV, digital video, recording, fire detection systems, and complex wireless applications.
• Routinely represents the Advanced Technical Security Systems section on project teams. Assists with the design and/or configurations of integrated technical security systems.
• Participates in and assists senior staff with conducting on-going risk analysis and physical security audits at all ERIE facilities and corporate functional areas to identify points of vulnerability. Documents and evaluates all points of vulnerability and recommends risk avoidance and reduction strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in IT, MIS, Engineering, Security Management, Project Management, or closely related field, plus five years related experience, including two years in security systems design and three years in security principles; or Associate degree in a technical field, plus seven years related experience, including two years in security systems design and three years in security principles; or Industry certification (APP, PSP, CPP, CSC (IAPSC), NICET IV, PMP, CSPM, or equivalent), plus eight years related experience, including two years in security systems design and three years in security principles; or High school diploma plus nine years related experience, including two years in security systems design and three years in security principles.
• Additional Experience: 24/7 on call as needed, restrict vacations during peak periods, and travel (including overnight stays) are required. Advanced knowledge required of several of the following and an understanding of their functional relationships in a “protection in depth” design: IP CCTV, Network Distributed Access Control, Fire/Life Safety Systems, Network Incident Command, IP A/V & Communications, Low Voltage Electronics, Network Digital Radio, Security Systems, Pedestrian Control, Server/Client computer systems, security assessments, or related information technology systems. Experience with security system principles and/or related systems, including detailed knowledge of the design, electronics, programming, and troubleshooting required. Advanced understanding of digital and analog signaling protocols, network communications, information systems and network architecture required. Understanding of how to design building systems and physical elements to protect assets. (PSP, CPP, or CSC strongly preferred) Security project subject matter expert experience.