Security Designer [Hybrid]

Responsibilities

• Design security systems including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection and security communications systems.
• Consult with clients on security strategies for perimeter security protection, monitoring and system selections.
• Cook with door hardware consultants for electronic security integration.
• Cook design efforts working closely with in-house or external disciplines, architectural clients, and building owners.
• Plan and perform the entire project production process.
• Perform contract administration duties of site visits, submittal review, RFI response and coordination and contractor assistance.

Qualifications

• Education & Licensure: Bachelor’s Degree preferred. PSP or CPP preferred.
• Experience: Five to Ten (5 to 10) years’ industry experience. Minimum three (3) years’ experience in the design of security systems is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Bluebeam required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Revit is required, including: Solid understanding of the Revit design process, model relationships and families. Setting up views, sheets, and working with families. Creating installation details, riser and functional diagrams.
• Experience with network design to support security systems is a plus.
• Experience with risk and vulnerability assessments is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in access control system architecture, system components, communication protocols, and card technologies.
• Expertise in video surveillance system architecture, camera technologies, and recording platforms.
• Expertise in intrusion detection system architecture, system components and functionality.
• Expertise in knowledge of security communication systems architecture, system components and technologies.

Leadership & Management Skills

• Proven ability to mentor and lead junior engineers.
• Skilled at delegating and overseeing technical work.

Communication & Business Skills

• Strong client-facing and presentation skills.
• Effective in leading technical discussions and resolving issues.
• Serves as technical advisor and mentor to junior engineers and co-ops. May assign and review work under the direction of the Team Leader.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods, operate office equipment, and occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs.
• Site visits may require navigating uneven terrain, ladders, and outdoor conditions.

Benefits

• A flexible, hybrid work schedule.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee and family social events.
• Health and fitness programs.
• Many additional benefits.