Security Solutions Engineer

Allied Universal • Secaucus, NJ

2d • $95,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Allied Universal Technology Services is seeking a Solution Engineer to create post-sale security systems designs, engineering, value engineering, and documentation. The role is part of the Solutions Engineering department, which translates, expands, finalizes, and documents pre-sale proposals and technical designs produced by Sales and Solutions Architecture. The engineer works closely with Sales, Solutions Architecture, Operations, and external customers as needed.

Primary work products include security system and construction technical drawings, custom installation drawings and instructions, network design diagrams, riser diagrams, typical installation diagrams, point-to-point system schedules, door hardware schedules, document redlines, functional narratives describing system operations, and as-built documentation.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of electronic security systems design or engineering experience.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams of technical designers and engineers.
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple large, complex projects.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical decision-making capabilities.
• Self-motivation and the ability to influence others.
• In-depth knowledge of security system design best practices and product applicability, including video surveillance technologies such as analog, IP, codecs, and VMS; access control technologies such as card access, biometrics, PIV, FIPS-201, HSPD-12, processor panels, and electric locking hardware; physical intrusion detection; PSIM; and Software House, Lenel, Amag, RS2, DSX, and Open Options architectures.
• Computer software skills including AutoCAD and associated rendering applications, MS Office, Acrobat Writer, and Visio.
• Ability to read and understand complex architectural and engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of AC and DC circuitry, voltage drop calculations, and wire sizing.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's or associate's degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent.
• Ability to plan, size, and design enterprise-class IT network and storage solutions, including VMware vSphere and View, Cisco Nexus, NetApp or EMC SAN, Cisco ACE or ASA, and Fibre Channel, NFS, IP, iSCSI, and DCE protocols.

Responsibilities

• Create and update comprehensive post-sale engineering packages, including device locations, IDF/MDF room layouts, SOC/GSOC layouts, console designs, installation diagrams, riser diagrams, and network designs.
• Create and update performance-based and product-based specifications.
• Create and update pre-fabrication submittal packages for architect and engineer approval prior to installation.
• Develop and maintain as-built record documentation throughout project lifecycles and follow-on MAC work.
• Use and contribute to a comprehensive library of standard post-sale engineering documents, templates, and standards, as well as project-specific and customer-specific submittals.
• Ensure effective value engineering by maintaining technical compliance while reducing costs whenever possible.
• Review pre-sale and post-sale proposals to assess product applicability and specification compliance.
• Collaborate with product suppliers to ensure selected products deliver the desired functionality.
• Consistently apply installation standards.
• Contribute to internal guidelines for Solutions Engineering engagement and post-sale systems engineering.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Eight paid holidays annually.
• Five sick days and four personal days.
• Vacation accrues at 3.08 hours biweekly; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed