Security Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineering integrated physical security systems, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and intercom systems.
• Develop system architecture, device layouts, and network integration plans.
• Ensure systems are scalable, resilient, and aligned with enterprise risk requirements.
• Incorporate modern technologies such as video analytics and IP-based platforms.
• Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses across facilities.
• Develop and maintain system standards, specifications, and design guidelines.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
• Optimize system performance, including analytics, alarm thresholds, and configurations, to reduce false alarms.
• Lead root cause analysis for system failures, alarms, or incidents.
• Analyze system data trends and recommend continuous improvements.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs for all security systems.
• Manage vendors, service contracts, and system warranties.
• Maintain accurate system documentation, drawings, and asset inventories.
• Develop lifecycle replacement strategies for aging technologies.
• Partner with security, IT, facilities, and emergency management teams.
• Provide technical input for capital planning and budgeting.
• Support critical incident response through system readiness and reliability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Systems, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in security systems engineering, low-voltage design, or electronic security systems.
• Hands-on experience with access control platforms, video management systems, and intrusion detection and alarm systems.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, PoE, VLANs, system integration).
• Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, and applicable codes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as PSP (ASIS), CPP, NICET, or OEM certifications (Lenel, Genetec, etc.).
• Experience supporting Security Operations Centers (SOC) or command centers.
• Experience in high-availability or mission-critical environments (manufacturing, healthcare, campus security, etc.).

Key Skills & Competencies

• Security system architecture and systems-thinking mindset.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability.
• Risk assessment and vulnerability analysis expertise.
• Project management and vendor coordination skills.
• Ability to translate operational security needs into technical solutions.
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

Work Environment

• On-site role based in Anderson, SC.
• Occasional travel (up to ~20%) may be required to support other facilities.
• Standing, walking or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Repetitive motion.
• Sometimes bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Occasionally lifting to 50lbs – team lifts over 50lbs.
• Able to work in various temperature conditions.