Security Systems Engineer - Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL (Chicago-based, covering company sites) • Type: Full-time

About the role

A hands-on engineering role within the corporate security function. You'll install, commission, maintain and improve the integrated electronic security systems that protect the company's offices and critical facilities. You'll be the go-to technical expert for access control, CCTV, intrusion and intercom systems, working closely with IT, facilities and third-party integrators.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, administer and maintain security systems, including access control, CCTV/VMS (analog and IP), intrusion detection, intercom and associated peripherals.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and respond quickly to faults to keep downtime to a minimum.
• Manage third-party integrators and service providers, including scoping work, overseeing installs and holding them to SLAs.
• Support new projects, office fit-outs and system upgrades from design review to handover.
• Work with IT on network, server and cybersecurity requirements for security devices.
• Support audit and compliance activity (e.g. SOC 2) with accurate documentation, access reviews and reporting.
• Keep accurate records of installation, service activity, assets and system configurations.
• Join an out-of-hours on-call rota when required.
• Follow all health, safety and compliance standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise electronic security systems.
• Manufacturer certifications on one or more platforms (e.g. Lenel, CCURE/Victor, Pro-Watch, Honeywell, Kantech, American Dynamics, Genetec, Milestone or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of IP networking for security devices (VLANs, PoE, IP addressing).
• Methodical fault-finding across integrated security systems.
• Able to work at height using lifts and ladders, and to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record, and willing to travel to other sites, including overnight, when required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Comfortable with MS Office and hand/power tools.
• Confident communicator with stakeholders, vendors and end users.
• Organized and able to manage several priorities on your own.
• Desirable: experience in corporate, data center or other critical environments.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus incentive/bonus plan
• Paid holiday and vacation
• Health and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match

Pay

Salary: $90,000 – $115,000 + bonus and benefits